Massachusetts lemon law help when your car keeps failing

How many repair visits count in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts counts 3 repair visits for the same defect under Massachusetts'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: 15 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 12 months or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first, per the Massachusetts rule. A car delivered on January 1, 2026 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 Massachusetts's own words: 18 months.

Massachusetts also asks for written notice to the carmaker. In the state's words: contact the manufacturer giving them 7 days to remedy the situation. Your attorney sends it the right way.

Does Massachusetts lemon law cover used cars?

In Massachusetts, the Lemon Law covers you if you have just bought a new or used car. Leases count too. A used car sold with a written warranty can also go under the federal warranty law in every state.

What Massachusetts lemon law gives you back

You can demand that the dealer replace the car or refund the purchase price. A fair charge for the miles you drove comes off. Your attorney works out the refund from your contract.

Who pays your Massachusetts lemon law attorney?

The Massachusetts 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.