Indiana Lemon Law Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Indiana lemon law attorneys who can force manufacturers to refund or replace your defective vehicle. Indiana’s Motor Vehicle Protection Act (Ind. Code § 24-5-13) covers new vehicles for 18 months or 18,000 miles, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides nationwide backup. We’ll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Under Ind. Code § 24-5-13-15, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative business days.

Indiana’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Indiana UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.

Yes. Ind. Code § 24-5-13-5 defines consumer to include lessees obligated to make payments.

If the manufacturer operates a certified informal dispute resolution program meeting FTC standards, the consumer must participate before suing. Ind. Code § 24-5-13-19.

The consumer. Ind. Code § 24-5-13-15 gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.

Ind. Code § 24-5-13-22 and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) are both fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Indiana’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Indiana. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Indiana?

Indiana’s Motor Vehicle Protection Act (Ind. Code § 24-5-13-1 to § 24-5-13-23) covers new motor vehicles for 18 months or 18,000 miles and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 4 attempts or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative business days. Indiana requires consumers to participate in the manufacturer’s certified informal dispute resolution program if one exists. An experienced attorney pairs the Indiana 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 Indiana?

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

Types of Lemon Law Cases in Indiana

From the moment you connect with a Indiana 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 certified informal dispute resolution program required by Ind. Code § 24-5-13-19

Letting the 18-month/18,000-mile coverage period expire while negotiating informally

Accepting the manufacturer’s first buy-back offer without checking the statutory formula

Missing the 2-year SOL under Ind. Code § 24-5-13-21

Not documenting every repair attempt with a dated dealer repair order

Letting a non-dealer shop perform warranty repairs

Skipping the certified informal dispute resolution program required by Ind. Code § 24-5-13-19

Letting the 18-month/18,000-mile coverage period expire while negotiating informally

Accepting the manufacturer’s first buy-back offer without checking the statutory formula

Missing the 2-year SOL under Ind. Code § 24-5-13-21

Common Indiana Lemon Law Mistakes

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

How Much Do Indiana Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

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

Indiana’s Motor Vehicle Protection Act (Ind. Code § 24-5-13-22) 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 Indiana lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

What Can Your Indiana Lemon Law Compensation Include?

Full Refund

Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under Ind. Code § 24-5-13-15.

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)

Ind. Code § 24-5-13-22 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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Indiana Lemon Law Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Indiana?

When Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney in Indiana?

Types of Lemon Law Cases in Indiana

Common Indiana Lemon Law Mistakes

How Much Do Indiana Lemon Law Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Indiana Lemon Law Compensation Include?

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