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Vehicles That Qualify Under North Carolina Lemon Law

Most car buyers purchase their vehicles under the assumption and good faith that the vehicle purchased will operate as it was meant to. When a defect surfaces and the manufacturer fails to uphold the warranty in place, the vehicle may qualify for replacement or refund under the lemon law.

At the Law Office of Richard A. McNeil, I am committed to advocating for North Carolina residents who have purchased a defective vehicle. I have extensive experience in lemon law cases and pursuing compensation and replacement costs when manufacturers fail to cooperate with consumers.

For a vehicle to qualify under the North Carolina Lemon Law, it must meet certain requirements:

  • The vehicle must have been purchased in North Carolina
  • The vehicle may not been previously titled (or sold as “used”)
  • The warranty problem must have occurred within two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first
  • The same warranty problem has to be presented for repair on numerous occasions unless the problem took over 20 days at the dealership to fix
  • The case generally must be brought within four years of the purchase date

If the above criteria are not met, but the vehicle still experienced manufacturer defects during the warranty period, other breach of warranty claims, including federal law, may apply to your case. Please contact us for more information.

The North Carolina Lemon Law does not apply to boats, motor homes, ATV’s, or vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds.

Work With A Lawyer At No Risk To You

I will guide you through these and other considerations to build a solid claim on your behalf, advocating to the manufacturer to see the car repaired or replaced.

Most importantly, the lemon laws contain “fee-shifting provisions,” meaning that the manufacturer can be responsible for my attorney fees. Because of this, I charge you nothing up front or out of pocket. The only way I get paid is if I recover on your claim. If for any reason, I am unable to recover on your claim, you are still not responsible for anything!

To learn more about how I can assist you in seeking full compensation for your lemon, please contact my North Carolina Lemon Law firm today at 919-719-7214. I represent clients across North Carolina from my office in Raleigh.

Successful Outcomes

“Dedicated. Astute. Determined. Mr. McNeil balances his comprehensive legal knowledge, engaging courtroom performance and awareness of clients’ needs, making him a cut above the rest. In short, he is a solid performer who understands the finer points of customer service and satisfaction.”

Mr. & Mrs. C. B. Gardner, Sr.

Successful Outcomes

“I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your help with my 2009 Lemon Law case. I gave the car dealership every opportunity to make it right. As you know, without your help that would never have happened. Instead of a 2009 with after-factory additions, I was awarded a 2010 with everything I wanted, and then more. You were able to accomplish this, and the manufacturer paid your fee. I will forever be indebted to you for your help.”

Cindy G.

Successful Outcomes

“My husband and I could not be more pleased with the outcome of our recent Lemon Law case. You handled our case so professionally and with so much expertise. We know we would have never had the same outcome without your assistance. We are very thankful that we found you! We highly recommend you to anyone that is in the same predicament that we were in!”

Johnnie and Bonnie J.

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