Lemon Law

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Ohio’s “lemon law” (R.C. §1345.71 et seq.) provides a legal right to a replacement vehicle, or refund of the entire purchase price, where (1) a manufacturer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair the vehicle but failed after three (3) or more attempts; or where (2) the vehicle has been in the manufacturer’s service facility for a combined total of thirty (30) or more days during the car’s first 18,000 miles or its first year; or where (3) the manufacturer failed after eight (8) or more attempts to repair various different issues; or where (4) the manufacturer has failed after one (1) attempt to repair an issue capable of causing death or serious injury.


Ohio's "lemon law" applies to new cars, and applies to used cars purchased within a year of the original date of delivery, with less than 18,000 miles at the time of purchase.


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Used Cars -- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

In addition to Ohio's "lemon law," a federal law known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act may apply to your used car, no matter how old, if it was sold to you with a warranty, extended warranty, or a service contract.


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Used Cars -- Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”)

Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”) applies to new and used cars. The CSPA prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in connection with a consumer transaction, when the subject of a transaction is represented as of a particular standard, or quality, if it is not. The CSPA further prohibits unconscionable practices, including when a supplier knows of the inability of the consumer to receive a substantial benefit from the subject of the transaction, or knowingly makes misleading statements of opinion on which the consumer is likely to rely to the consumer’s detriment. Ohio law prohibits these violations whether committed before, during, or after a transaction, and allows the consumer to rescind (cancel) the transaction, or to recover three times damages. It provides for statutory damages, economic damages, non-economic damages, and reasonable attorney’s fees.


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Used Cars -- Motor Vehicle Advertisement And Sale Rule

Ohio's motor vehicle advertisement and sale rule (O.A.C. 109:4-3-16) applies to new and used cars, and defines deceptive or unfair practices in connection with the advertisement and sale of a motor vehicle. If a dealer fails to make certain disclosures, or misrepresents certain aspects of the transaction, it allows for rescission (cancelation) of the transaction, or three times damages, and reasonable attorney’s fees.


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Motor Vehicle Repair Rule

Ohio's motor vehicle repair rule (O.A.C. 109:4-3-13) applies to repair and service, and entitles you to a written estimate for service greater than $25, and requires your authorization for any service that exceeds that estimate by more than 10%. The law also requires suppliers to make certain disclosures, and to provide certain documentation.


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