In order to be covered by the Illinois Lemon Law, a vehicle
must:
- have a nonconformity that both substantially impairs
the use , market value or safety of the vehicle and is
not repairable by the dealer or manufacturer in at least
four attempts for the same repair, or
- be out of service for a total of 30 or more business
days.
The Illinois Lemon Law DOES Cover: New Cars (purchased or leased)
Light Trucks and vans under 8,000 pounds
Recreational vehicles (excluding trailers)
Vehicles in their first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first
Vehicles purchased in Illinois
The Lemon Law DOES NOT Cover:
- Used Cars
- Altered or modified vehicles
- Motorcycles and boats
Although the lemon law in Illinois is quite clear it is often
difficult to get the automobile dealer to take the vehicle
back and return the individuals money. There are attorneys
who specialize in lemon law cases. If an individual feels he
or she has a “lemon” and is unable to reach a satisfactory
resolution with the automobile dealer it may be necessary to
contact one of these attorneys.
Related pages
Lemon Law
California Lemon Law
Lemon Law
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