Lemon Law

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Connecticut Lemon Law Program

Purchasing a new car is a big investment, and sometimes things can go wrong even when you do everything right. Connecticut’s Lemon Law Arbitration Program may be able to assist you if your car was purchased in Connecticut and has serious defects.

The Lemon Law helps owners of defective vehicles at or under 2 years old with a mileage of 24,000 or less. The Lemon Law Program has returned more than $100 million in refunds and replacement vehicles to Connecticut consumers.

The Lemon Law covers vehicles that are registered as “passenger,” “combination” or “motorcycle” that are bought or leased new in Connecticut.

DCP can help you:

Understand the Lemon Law Program requirements and application process
Prepare for an arbitration hearing
Find additional resources

Does My Vehicle Qualify for Lemon Law?

The Lemon Law covers vehicles purchased new in Connecticut at or under 2 years old or with a mileage of 24,000 or less. Take our quiz to find out if you might qualify.

Take our eligibility quiz

Requirements and Application

Before you apply, make sure you understand the Lemon Law program requirements and application process.

Find out how to apply

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Arbitration Process

If your application is accepted you will be scheduled for an arbitration hearing. Find out how to prepare and what to expect on the day of the hearing.

Learn more about the arbitration process