Georgia lemon law help when your new car keeps failing

How many repair visits count in Georgia?

Georgia counts 3 repair visits for the same defect under Georgia's lemon law. Tell the service writer when a defect feels unsafe, and make sure it is on the order. Get a written repair order every time, even when the dealer says nothing was found.

How many days in the shop?

The other test is time in the shop: 30 days in total, and they do not have to be in a row. Write the drop-off date and the pick-up date on every visit. The repair log adds the days up for you.

The problem must first show up within 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, per the Georgia rule. A car delivered on January 1, 2025 leaves that window on January 1, 2027. The window is when the defect must first appear; the deadline to file is a separate clock, and your attorney checks both on the call.

The time limit to file, in Georgia's own words: 12 months after the expiration of your Lemon Law rights period.

Georgia also asks for written notice to the carmaker. In the state's words: written notice by overnight mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the manufacturer at the address in the owner’s manual. Your attorney sends it the right way.

Does Georgia lemon law cover used cars?

Georgia's law covers new vehicles bought, leased or registered in Georgia. A used car is not covered by it. A used car sold with a written warranty can also go under the federal warranty law in every state.

What Georgia lemon law gives you back

In Georgia, the maker must replace your car or buy it back. A charge for the miles you drove comes off the refund. Georgia sets a refund formula, so the buyback calculator can run your numbers.

Georgia also has an arbitration option for owners. Your attorney tells you whether it helps your case or hurts it, so call before you file. More on lemon law arbitration.

Who pays your Georgia lemon law attorney?

The Georgia statute lets an owner who wins recover attorney fees from the carmaker. That is why the case review is free and there is no fee unless you win. More on what a lemon law lawyer costs.