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Indiana has a neutral set of Lemon Laws. The number
of repair attempts required for a car to qualify as a lemon is high, however you do not have to give the manufacturer one last repair attempt.. Additionally, the
definition of what vehicles are covered is narrow.
Indiana Lemon Law Rating: 3 (neutral - neither favors nor disfavors the consumer)
Vehicles Covered:
- Vehicles sold or leased and registered in Indiana that weigh less than 10,000 pounds
- Excludes motorcycles, motor homes and conversion vans
- Excludes ATVs or other recreational vehicles not designed for highway use
What constitutes a "lemon":
- Four unsuccessful repair attempts
- 30 business days out of service and the defect continues to exist.
- The defect must substantially impair the use, safety or value of the vehicle
Valid for:
- 18 months or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first
What to do if you suspect you have a lemon in Indiana:
- Immediately draft a letter to the manufacturer of your automobile
informing them of the defects you are experiencing. That notification letter must be sent via certified mail
- Ensure that you save ALL documentation related to your automobile
repairs
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