Getting Lemon Justice – Relief Under NJ Lemon Law

New Jersey Lemon Law provides several options for a successful Lemon Law claimant. The manufacturer may offer to replace your vehicle, but you do not have to accept the offer and can instead demand a refund. If you choose to receive a refund, you will receive the full purchase price, less an allowance for your use of the vehicle. The full refund can include:

• Credits and allowances for a trade-in
• Costs of options added by the manufacturer or dealer within 30 days of the original delivery date
• Cost of sales tax, license and registration fees, and finance charges
• Towing
• Cost of vehicle repairs that you paid for
• Cost of renting a similar vehicle while yours was out of service
• Attorney’s fees
• Expert witness fees
• Lemon Law filing fee

The amount deducted for using the vehicle is calculated by taking the purchase price multiplied by the mileage at the time the vehicle was first brought in for repair, divided by 100,000 miles.

If you choose to participate in the Division of Consumer Affairs’ Automotive Dispute Resolution Program and you win your case, or if you win in court, you can receive the following:

• Refund of your vehicle purchase price or leasing costs
• Finance charges
• Reasonable attorney’s fees
• Lemon Law filing fee
• Cost of vehicle repairs that you paid for
• Cost of renting a similar vehicle while yours was out of service