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When manufacturers sell defective vehicles in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Lemon Law provides important protection for consumers like you. This law helps ensure you receive an appropriate refund or replacement when manufacturers fail to fix serious vehicle problems.
Wisconsin’s Lemon Law covers new cars, trucks, motorcycles, and motor homes with a warranty-covered defect(s) that seriously affects the vehicle’s safety, value, or use. The problem must occur within one year of the date of delivery to the original owner.
You could be entitled to a refund (minus a reasonable mileage/use deduction offset), replacement vehicle, or cash settlement.
Our experienced Wisconsin Lemon Law lawyers ensure everything is filed correctly and your case is airtight.
The manufacturer pays for your monetary losses, together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees when you win at trial.
All you have to do is call, and our lawyers take care of the rest!
For your vehicle to qualify as a lemon in Wisconsin, you must allow the manufacturer four attempts to fix the problem. Your vehicle may also qualify if it’s been out of service for 30 days or more for any number of defects. If this sounds complex—don’t worry. Our Wisconsin Lemon Law attorneys take care of all the fine print to ensure you have the greatest chance of a successful outcome.
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New and Used Vehicles
Motorcycle
Cars
Boats
Passenger Truck
Parts of RVs
Under the Wisconsin Lemon Law, your vehicle’s defect must have surfaced within one year of the original date of delivery. And you have 36 months from the original date of delivery to file a claim.
That said, we can still file cases under the Federal Lemon Law after this window closes. However, the sooner you act, the greater your chance of a successful recovery. If you purchased or leased a vehicle that’s not working as it should, we recommend reaching out to our Wisconsin Lemon Law attorneys as soon as possible.
18
Months
OR
18,000
Miles
of the original purchase,
whichever comes first
If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, Wisconsin law dictates that the manufacturer must compensate you. You’ll typically be entitled to either a replacement vehicle or a refund of your purchase price, minus a mileage offset fee.
The manufacturer must also cover related expenses, including your attorney’s fees, if you win at trial. This provision allows you to get the legal help you need without putting a strain on your budget.
Take our Easy Lemon TestThe Wisconsin Lemon Law covers a number of possible vehicle defects, including:
Engine failure
Squealing breaks
Coolant leaks
Window leaks
Electrical failure
Transmission shifting problems
And many more
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, also known as the Federal Lemon Law, can provide protection for used vehicle owners.
You may have protection under Wisconsin’s Motor Vehicle Trade Practice Laws if the dealer engaged in unlawful practices.
Authorized extended warranties may provide additional coverage.
We’ve helped over 60,000 people hold auto manufacturers responsible for the lemons they sold.
Our law firm has a 99% success rate, and the majority of our clients collect compensation without ever going to trial.
We offer free case reviews and only collect attorney’s fees when you win or settle your case.
When we prevail at trial, we hold the manufacturer responsible for your attorney’s fees so you don’t have to pay.
During your free case review, we’ll discuss your vehicle, the defect in question, and any repair attempts you’ve made. We’ll also cover the claim process in-depth and answer any questions you have.
If your case qualifies, we’ll get to work building your case and taking the steps necessary to prepare for a claim. This typically starts with us gathering documentation of the issue and notifying the auto manufacturer in writing about the defect.
If the manufacturer doesn’t resolve the problem at this stage, we will file a claim and go through the manufacturer’s arbitration program, if one exists. In 99% of cases, we’re able to settle before going to trial.
We provide guidance when reviewing settlement offers, but the final decision is always up to you. In the rare case you’re not satisfied with the outcome at this stage, we’re prepared to litigate and fight for the compensation you’re entitled to.
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Wisconsin Lemon Law - FAQ
Wisconsin’s Lemon Law does not explicitly cover private party sales. However, you may have protections under other types of consumer protection laws, such as the Federal Lemon Law. Contact us to learn more about your specific case.
You have three years from taking possession of the vehicle to file a claim under state law and four years under the Federal Lemon Law. However, we recommend acting as soon as you suspect you have a lemon.
Used vehicles often have protection under federal warranty laws even when the state lemon law doesn’t apply. So, if your vehicle was under warranty at the time of the first repair attempt, you may have a case. Our attorneys can help determine your best course of action.
Wisconsin’s Lemon Law requires manufacturers to pay consumers’ attorney fees when the consumer prevails at trial. Additionally, we don’t collect attorney’s fees unless you win or settle your case. This translates to no out-of-pocket costs for most of our clients.
Any defect that seriously affects your vehicle’s use, value, or safety may qualify. Common issues include:
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