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North Carolina Lemon Laws
| Code Section | 20-351, et seq. |
| Title of Act | New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act |
| Definition of Defects | Nonconformity to all applicable express warranties which significantly affects the value of vehicle |
| Time Limit for Manufacturer Repair | For period of 1 year or term of express warranties, whichever is greater, following date of original delivery of vehicle to consumer; express warranties for a new motor vehicle shall remain in effect at least 1 year or 12,000 miles; can occur no later than 24 months or 24,000 miles following original delivery |
| Remedies | Consumer's option: replace with comparable new vehicle or accept return and refund full contract price, all collateral charges, all finance charges incurred since reporting nonconformity, and any incidental damages and monetary consequential damages, less reasonable allowance for consumer's use |
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