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Michigan Lemon Laws
| Code Section | 257.1401, et. seq. |
| Title of Act | Warranties on New Motor Vehicles Act |
| Definition of Defects | Nonconformity to manufacturer's express warranties that significantly affects use or value of vehicle |
| Time Limit for Manufacturer Repair | Term of manufacturer's express warranty or 1 year from date of delivery of new motor vehicle to original consumer, whichever is earlier |
| Remedies | Manufacturer's option: replace with a comparable replacement vehicle currently in production and acceptable to consumer or accept return of vehicle and refund full purchase price including cost of any options or other modifications installed or made by or for the manufacturer, less a reasonable allowance for consumer's use of vehicle, not to exceed 10¢ per mile driven at time of initial report of same defect or conditions or 10% of purchase price, whichever is less, and less an amount equal to any appraised damage that is not attributable to normal wear and tear; consumer has right to demand refund |
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