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South Dakota Lemon Laws<\/h1>\n
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If a vehicle continues to have a defect within the warranty period<\/a> even after it has been repaired several times or the vehicle has been out of service for a certain number of days, then the vehicle is a considered a "lemon." Most state lemon laws<\/a> provide that an automobile manufacturer must either refund a consumer\u2019s money and take back the defective vehicle or replace the vehicle. Keep in mind, in most states it is typically the consumer\u2019s choice to elect the relief that best suits them.<\/p>\n

South Dakota Lemon Laws<\/h2>\n

Under South Dakota law, a vehicle is one that has a single problem (or a series of problems) that "significantly impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle." The problems must arise from routine use, not through acts of abuse or neglect. Also, the problems cannot be the result of an accident<\/a>, or an alteration of the vehicle that is not authorized by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Vehicles Covered Under Lemon Laws<\/h2>\n

South Dakota’s lemon laws can apply to any type of vehicle made for use on public highways except for motor homes and vehicles weighing 10,000 lbs. or more.<\/p>\n

Are Used Cars Covered Under South Dakota Lemon Laws?<\/h2>\n

The law applies to both new and used vehicles<\/a> , but the vehicle must have under 24,000 miles on it, and must be within two (2) years of its original delivery date.<\/p>\n

Please note, leased vehicles<\/a> of any kind do not qualify for protection.<\/p>\n

How to Qualify<\/h2>\n

Before you car can be covered under the lemon laws, your car must have defects that, after a "reasonable" number of repair attempts within its warranty period, still cannot be fixed. Additionally,<\/p>\n