Massachusetts lemon law
Massachusetts is one of only a handful of states with a stand-alone used-car lemon law in addition to its new-car statute. Used vehicles purchased from a licensed dealer for $700+ come with a 30/60/90-day or 1,250–6,000-mile warranty depending on mileage at sale.
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Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does Massachusetts require?
Massachusetts generally requires 3 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 15 business days out of service, within first 12 months / 15,000 mi.
Does the Massachusetts lemon law cover used cars?
Yes. Massachusetts is one of the few states with a stand-alone used-car lemon law. Vehicles sold by a licensed dealer for $700 or more come with a written warranty of 30 to 90 days or 1,250 to 6,000 miles, depending on the odometer reading at sale.
What is the deadline to file a Massachusetts lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the Massachusetts coverage window (First 12 months / 15,000 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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