- Eligibility: 3 unsuccessful repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service within shorter of 24,000 miles or 24 months, with 1 repair or 15 days out of service within shorter or 1 year or 12,000 miles; or one unsuccessful repair of serious safety defect in braking or steering system within shorter of 1 year or 12,000 miles.
- Resolution Attempt: Certified mail notice return receipt requested. Manufacturer has 7 days to notify consumer of repair facility. Facility has 14 calendar days to repair.
- State-run arbitration mechanism available. Law specifically applies to leased vehicles.
- Note: Proceeding under this state's lemon law may cause consumer to lose other important rights regarding the manufacturer and dealer.
Update: December 7, 2011
It’s no question that when most people think of Georgia, they think of the fruit that has made it famous, peaches. But The Peach State can also produce lemons. And if the lemon you own is an unreliable vehicle that is in and out of the repair shop, then this article is for you.
Georgia has lemon laws in place that could help get you out of your dud vehicle and into one that works. But first, it is important to make sure that your vehicle qualifies under the lemon law.
Your vehicle must be new. Unfortunately, used or leased vehicles, as well as motorcycles, mopeds, boats, and other trucks weighing more than 12,000 pounds are not covered.
Secondly, you must show proof that there has the defect still exists beyond a reasonable amount of repairs. Reasonable amount for Georgia is 3 unsuccessful repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service within shorter of 24,000 miles or 24 months. Other specific determinates apply to this amount as well.
If the manufacturer fails to correct the problem on the final repair attempt, and does not offer buy back or replacement for the vehicle, you may qualify for dispute settlement program or arbitration.
Filing for arbitration will allow the state to mediate the dispute and come to an agreement, which if proven in your favor, could mean total reimbursement and replacement of your vehicle.
To find out more information, you can contact the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection at (404) 651-8600.
