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Virginia - Code §59.1-207.9 to 207.16

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Vehicles Covered:

Passenger cars, pick-up or panel trucks, motorcycles, motorized portions of motor homes and mopeds, demonstrators and lease-purchase vehicles.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers, transferees during the express warranty period, or any persons entitled to enforce the warranty where vehicle used in substantial part for personal, family, or household purposes.

Period Covered:

18 months from date of delivery.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer - provide in warranty or owner's manual clear and conspicuous notification of what the consumer is to do if there is a nonconformity; (b) Consumer - written notification by the consumer or his representative to the address the manufacturer specifies in the warranty or owner's manual.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the same nonconformity has been subjected to three or more repairs, the nonconformity is a serious safety defect subjected to one or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle, or is the result of abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modifications or alterations.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a comparable vehicle acceptable to the consumer, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges and incidental damages.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies: Attorney fees and court costs.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure established by the manufacturer provided the procedure complies with state and federal laws.

Dealer Liability:

None

Resale of Lemon:

Full written disclosure required.

Disclaimer: Please note that statutes may have been amended since the book was originally published in 2005.
Please consult your Secretary of State or local DMV office for the most recent and up to date statutes for the California Lemon Law.