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New York Lemon Laws
| Code Section | Gen. Bus. §198-a |
| Title of Act | New Car Lemon Law |
| Definition of Defects | Nonconformity to all express warranties |
| Time Limit for Manufacturer Repair | First 18,000 miles or during period of 2 years following date of original delivery, whichever is earlier reporting of nonconformity by consumers |
| Remedies | Consumer's option: replace vehicle with comparable motor vehicle or accept return and refund full purchase price, or if applicable, the lease price and any trade-in allowance plus fees and charges less reasonable allowance for consumer's use in excess of first 12,000 miles pursuant to mileage deduction formula and a reasonable allowance for any damage not attributable to normal wear and improvements; vehicle must be sold and registered in New York |
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