What are the exclusions under the New Car Lemon Law?

Under the New Car Lemon Law, certain types of vehicles and specific situations are typically excluded from the protections offered by the law. One significant exclusion pertains to commercial vehicles and defects caused by accidents.

This is important because the Lemon Law is designed to protect consumers purchasing vehicles for personal use that exhibit substantial defects affecting their use, value, or safety. Commercial vehicles, on the other hand, are primarily utilized for business purposes, and the law may not apply to them due to the different nature of their use. Additionally, if a defect in a vehicle arises due to an accident rather than a manufacturer’s defect, the law usually does not hold the manufacturer accountable for those damages, as they exceed the scope of what the Lemon Law intends to cover.

In summary, exclusions like commercial vehicles and defects resulting from accidents are fundamental to delineating the boundaries of the Lemon Law’s applicability, ensuring that consumer protection is focused on issues arising from manufacturers' defects in privately owned new cars.