Which Cars Are Covered By The Lemon Law?

    The law covers both new and used cars, including "demos," which satisfy the following four conditions:

        The car was covered by the manufacturer's new car warranty at the time of original delivery; and
        The car was purchased, leased or transferred within the earlier of the first 18,000 miles or two years from the date of original delivery; and
        The car either: (a) was purchased, leased or transferred in New York, or (b) is presently registered in New York; and
        The car is primarily used for personal purposes. Some examples of cars that are covered by the new car lemon law are:

            a new car purchased or leased from a New Jersey dealer and registered in New York;
            a year-old, demonstrator car with less than 18,000 miles purchased from a New York dealer and registered in New Jersey;
            a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2-years old, purchased from a Connecticut dealer and registered in New York;
            a used car with less than 18,000 miles and less than 2-years old, received as a gift from a friend and registered in New York.