The document provides information about lemon law claims, particularly under New Jersey law, detailing requirements for consumers looking for relief for defective vehicles. It clarifies common misconceptions about eligibility and emphasizes that even if cases do not meet lemon law criteria, there are legal avenues for compensation through breach of warranty claims. The office of Howard A. Gutman offers free initial consultations and aims to assist clients in navigating their lemon law cases.

1. Lemon Law Claims
http://www.lemonlawclaims.com
Our site contains a comprehensive list of statutes, common problems, and articles. Our office has
handled over 500 lemon law cases during the last 20 years.

2. WHAT IS THE LEMON LAW
The lemon law is an administrative proceeding which allows a purchaser of a defective vehicle to receive a
refund or new vehicle. Under the New Jersey lemon law, the purchaser must prove the following:
1. The same problem has been repaired three or more times,
2. The existence of the problem affects the use, value, or safety of the vehicle.
3. The problem persists after the manufacturer's last chance repair.
4. The problem meets the lemon law mileage criteria, i.e., the letter giving the manufacturer the final
opportunity to repair the vehicle was sent before 18,000 miles
All of these criteria must be met to proceed under the New Jersey lemon law. A failure to understand the
requirements of New Jersey law is the chief reason why auto manufacturers win over two thirds of the
cases submitted to the Division.

3. LEADING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE
LEMON LAW
1. If my case does not qualify for the lemon law there is little I can do. We regularly take cases that do not meet the
lemon law criteria and file them in court. All purchasers of defective products have a legal right to compensation.
We frequently take cases which do meet the mileage or repair criteria of the lemon law, bring them in court, and
secure compensation or other relief for the buyer. We call these breach of warranty claims rather than lemon law
cases.
2. I have three repairs for the same problem, so I know I qualify for the lemon law. No. Remember the problem must
continue to exist and substantially impair use, value, or safety. Many people have significant problems with their
cars, but once the problem has been fixed, they no longer have lemon law claims. They may still have breach of
warranty claims which can be brought in court.
3. I have had many problems with the car so my case is very strong. The lemon law is written to provide relief for a
particular problem which has been repair three or more times. There is no provision in the lemon law to combine
several little problems to make one big one. Imagine a person going to a doctor. If he said, I have a bad cough, pain
in my left heel, an itch in my arm, some trouble sleeping, and depression the doctor probably would not take any of
the problems very seriously. Likewise, the consumer who says the car has brake problems, transmission problems, a
water leak, and suspension problem trivializes any substantial problem he or she has.
4. Once you meet the lemon law criteria, you simply calculate the statutory formula for reimbursement. Remember that
prevailing in a lemon law claim is not always an easy task. Therefore cases may be settled in a variety of ways to
reduce the risk of an adverse decision. We will provide recommendations and advice, but the client will make the
ultimate choice.

4. WARRANTY CASES OUTSIDE THE LEMON LAW
The New Jersey lemon law has various requirements. However, we have successfully brought
many cases for breach of warranty which did not meet the criteria of the lemon law and secured
monetary compensation for the problems the consumer had experienced.

5. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
We offer a free initial telephone consultation to discuss your lemon law case. Please feel free to
call or e-mail our office.
Contact No: (973) 598-1980
E-mail
: HowardGutman@aol.com
Have your lemon law case evaluated immediately by an attorney, not a paralegal.

6. CONTACT DETAILS
Address
: Law Offices of Howard A. Gutman, (near Routes 80 and 46)
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836.
Contact No. : (973) 598-1980
Fax
: (973) 531-4110
E-Mail ID
: HowardGutman@aol.com
Website
: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com

7. CONTACT DETAILS
Address
: Law Offices of Howard A. Gutman, (near Routes 80 and 46)
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836.
Contact No. : (973) 598-1980
Fax
: (973) 531-4110
E-Mail ID
: HowardGutman@aol.com
Website
: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com