TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden, Jr. and Senator Jeff Van Drew that would increase mandatory…
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TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman, Senator Barbara Buono, and State Government Committee Chairman, Senator Nicholas P. Scutari, which expands consumer protections under New Jersey’s motor vehicle “Lemon Law” from two years or 18,000 miles to two years or 24,000 miles, was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.
“This change is reasonable and sorely needed since current usage patterns and needs have changed considerably,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “Drivers commute to work much farther than when the law was enacted 18 years ago and subsequently consumers are finding their lemon law rights are limited to approximately a year of usage. In fact, the average consumer reaches the 18,000 mile limit after only 14 months. By broadening the window through which individuals can file claims to 24,000 miles or two years, we will be affording many hardworking New Jerseyans enhanced consumer protection.”
TRENTON – The Legislature approved a bill sponsored by Senator Barbara Buono that would better protect consumers under the State’s “Lemon Law” for new car purchases. Senate bill 454 would expand protection under the law from two years or 18,000 miles to two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. The bill would also allow consumers quicker access to Lemon Law protection when a life-threatening defect is discovered.
“This change is reasonable and sorely needed since current usage patterns and needs have changed considerably,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “Drivers commute to work much farther than when the law was enacted 18 years ago and subsequently consumers are finding their lemon law rights are limited to approximately a year of usage. In fact, the average consumer reaches the 18,000 mile limit after only 14 months. By broadening the window through which individuals can file claims to 24,000 miles or two years, we will be affording many hardworking New Jerseyans enhanced consumer protection.”
TRENTON – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Nicholas Scutari that would better protect consumers under the State’s “Lemon Law” for new car purchases by expanding coverage from 18,000 miles to 24,000 miles.
“The driving habits of New Jersey residents have dramatically changed in the 17 years since the Lemon Law was first passed. It’s definitely well past time for an upgrade,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “With drivers commuting much farther today than they did two decades ago, 18,000 miles no longer provides the coverage the average car buyer deserves.”
TRENTON – The Senate Commerce Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Nicholas Scutari that would better protect consumers under the State’s “Lemon Law” for new car purchases by expanding coverage from 18,000 miles to 24,000 miles.
“New Jersey’s Lemon Law is over 17 years old. Given that our driving habits have changed in that time, the law needs to be updated,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “Drivers commute much farther today and 18,000 miles no longer provides the coverage the average car buyer deserves.”