When is a car considered a lemon under the law?

The law defines a lemon as a new motor vehicle (passenger car, van or truck) that:
      1. was bought on or after October 3, 1989;
      2. has a defect that impairs its use or will lower its market value substantially; and
      3. which the manufacturer cannot repair within a reasonable time.

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