QandAs: Autos

What are the Indiana Lemon Laws?

Answer:
Indiana, home to the famous Indianapolis 500 auto race

and known as the Hoosier State has a different variety of Lemon Laws than are seen in most states. The statute is lengthy, and the vehicles covered run the gamut. Indiana Lemon Laws are apparently not only for new vehicle sales, but pretty much any vehicle sales.

The Indiana Lemon Laws are described as:
Indiana (IN) Lemon Law
IC 24-5-13
Chapter 13
Motor Vehicle Protection

Indiana Lemon Laws cover consumers against damages resulting from claims that any motor vehicle is out of compliance with express warranties. According to the Attorney General's website Lemon Law guide, these are the eligibility requirements in Indiana:

"Did you buy or lease for personal use...
   -A car or light truck?
   -Within the last 18 months?
   -With less than 18,000 miles?
   -From an Indiana dealer?"

Answering "yes" to these questions pretty much qualifies you under the Indiana Lemon Laws.

As in other states, the consumer must fulfill certain requirements including reporting within 18 months of purchase; taking the vehicle to authorized repair facility; allowing multiple attempts by authorized repair facility to bring vehicle into compliance; following owner's manual instructions regarding other reporting requirements (i.e., manufacturer); requesting a copy of written repair orders whenever vehicle is worked on for compliance; and more.

For more information on Indiana Lemon Laws, visit here.