Georgia Lemon Law Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Georgia lemon law attorneys who can force manufacturers to refund or replace your defective vehicle. Georgia’s Lemon Law (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-780 et seq.) covers new vehicles for 24 months or 24,000 miles, with enforcement through the Georgia Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act adds nationwide backup. We’ll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-784, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 24 months or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 3 attempts (1 for serious safety defects), or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.
Georgia’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Georgia’s UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.
Yes. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-782 defines consumer to include lessees obligated to make payments.
Georgia requires consumers to use the manufacturer’s certified informal dispute resolution program, and the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division administers state-level arbitration. Awards are binding on the manufacturer; consumers can pursue further remedies in court.
The consumer. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-784 gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-786 and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) are both fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Georgia’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Georgia. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Georgia?

Georgia’s Lemon Law (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-780 to § 10-1-792) covers new motor vehicles for 24 months or 24,000 miles and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 3 attempts (1 for serious safety defects) or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days. Georgia requires consumers to use the manufacturer’s informal dispute resolution program if certified, and then state-administered arbitration through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. An experienced attorney pairs the Georgia statute with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301) to maximize leverage and shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.

When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Georgia?

Our network includes Georgia lemon law attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Lemon Law Cases in Georgia

From the moment you connect with a Georgia lemon law attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Not documenting every repair attempt with a dated dealer repair order
Letting a non-dealer shop perform warranty repairs
Skipping the manufacturer’s certified informal dispute resolution program
Letting the 24-month/24,000-mile coverage period expire while negotiating informally
Accepting the manufacturer’s first buy-back offer without checking the statutory formula
Missing the 1-year post-warranty statute of limitations under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-785

Common Georgia Lemon Law Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Georgia Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

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Out of pocket — state law shifts your attorney fees to the wrongdoer. You keep your full recovery.

Georgia’s Lemon Law (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-786) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Georgia lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

What Can Your Georgia Lemon Law Compensation Include?

Full Refund
Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-784.
Comparable Replacement Vehicle
A new vehicle of comparable value with manufacturer paying taxes and registration.
Cash & Keep Settlement
A negotiated cash payment with the consumer keeping the vehicle.
Incidental & Consequential Damages
Towing, rental cars, finance charges, and registration costs.
Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-786 and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.
Diminished Value
Negotiated compensation for resale-value loss from defect history.
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