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Who is covered under Colorado lemon law?
Colorado lemon law is designed to cover private cars, pick up trucks and vans that are intended to be driven on public roads, which seat no more than ten passengers, and which were sold in Colorado. Mobile homes and vehicles with three wheels or fewer are not covered. Used vehicles are included in Colorado lemon law, but leased vehicles are not. The vehicle does not qualify if it was purchased solely for resale purchases.

What kinds of defects are covered by Colorado lemon law?
To be considered under Colorado lemon law, the vehicle must have a major defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use or value. The nonconformity must be reported to the manufacturer within the warranty period or within the first year of ownership, whichever comes first. The nonconformity must be repaired, even if those repairs extend outside of the warranty period.

When can I file a claim under Colorado lemon law?
You can file a claim under Colorado lemon law after the manufacturer has had a reasonable chance to repair the nonconformity. A reasonable chance is defined as either four unsuccessful attempts to repair the nonconformity or thirty business days in which the car is out of commission in the hands of the repair shop. The consumer must notify the manufacturer of intent to file a claim under Colorado lemon law in writing, and the notice must be delivered by certified mail. The manufacturer then has a final attempt to repair the vehicle. Notice must be given within 60 days of the end of the warranty period or one year after the vehicle's purchase, whichever comes first.

How do I get a settlement under Colorado lemon law?
If a manufacturer has an informal settlement process in place, the consumer must attempt to use it before resorting to a court of law. If the vehicle falls under Colorado lemon law, the consumer can expect to receive either a refund or a replacement vehicle. A refund must include the full purchase price of the vehicle, plus any fees such as tax, tags, and registration, minus a reasonable offset for the vehicle's usage. A replacement vehicle must be a new vehicle of comparable value to the original.