Virginia Lemon Law Information

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Every state has a lemon law. The BBB AUTO LINE program assists consumers with vehicle warranty complaints for participating manufacturers in Virginia (see below).

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Virginia Lemon Law Summary

The following is a brief explanation of most relevant provisions of the Virginia lemon law. The complete text of the lemon law can be found at Code of Virginia §§ 59.1-207.9 et seq.

The Virginia lemon law covers “motor vehicles”, defined as:

1. Passenger cars designed and used primarily for the transportation of no more than 10 persons including the driver;
2. Pickup and panel trucks designed for the transportation of property and having a registered gross weight of 7,500 pounds or less;
3. Motorcycles, mopeds, and the self-propelled motorized chassis of motor homes; and
4. Demonstrators and leased vehicles with which a warranty was issued.
   

For the full Virginia Lemon Law summary, click here.

The BBB AUTO LINE program handled 725 claims from Virginia in 2008.

Additional Information on the Virginia Lemon Law.

Manufacturers participating in Virginia: