Wilmington Lemon Law Attorneys Protecting Drivers from Faulty Cars

The Wilmington Lemon Law was designed to protect drivers from cars that don’t meet promised quality and reliability. If your new or leased vehicle has recurring defects that affect safety, performance, or value, you may qualify for:

• A replacement vehicle of comparable value
• A complete refund, including taxes and fees
• A financial settlement for diminished value
• Attorney’s fees covered by the manufacturer if you win

You pay nothing out of pocket.

Wilmington Lemon Law protections apply to:

• New or leased passenger vehicles
• Cars, SUVs, trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles
• Claims filed within 12 months or 12,000 miles (Delaware-specific requirement)
• Vehicles with multiple failed repair attempts or significant time out of service
• Certain small business vehicles (under Delaware weight guidelines)

Not Covered: Used cars sold “as-is,” off-road vehicles, or heavily altered vehicles.

You may qualify if:

• The defect reduces the vehicle’s safety, value, or usability
• The manufacturer or dealer tried 4 or more times to fix the issue, or
• The car was out of service for 30 or more business days
• The issue was reported within Delaware’s 12-month / 12,000-mile period

Not sure? We’ll check your repair history at no cost.

Recurring defects that may qualify include:

• Engine stalling, overheating, or sudden power loss
• Transmission slipping, jerking, or hesitation
• Brake or steering malfunctions
• Electrical issues (battery, dashboard lights, wiring)
• HVAC breakdowns (air conditioning or heating failures)
• Oil, fuel, or coolant leaks

If these problems persist despite repair attempts, your car may qualify as a lemon.

Delaware Lemon Law mainly applies to new vehicles, but used cars may qualify if:

• The original manufacturer’s warranty is still active
• The issue was reported within 12 months / 12,000 miles
• The manufacturer was given a reasonable chance to fix it but failed

Find out if your used car qualifies — it only takes a few minutes.