Alabama lemon law
Alabama's lemon law applies to new vehicles sold in-state and offers one of the shorter coverage windows in the country at 12 months / 12,000 miles. Buyers must give the manufacturer written notice and one final repair attempt before filing. Used vehicles are not covered unless the original warranty is still in force.
Pricing
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Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does Alabama require?
Alabama generally requires 3 repair attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 12 months / 12,000 mi.
Does the Alabama lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a Alabama lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the Alabama coverage window (First 12 months / 12,000 mi) or shortly after it expires. Document every repair order, because the repair-attempt count is what proves the claim.
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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