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Lemon Law Attorneys in Pontiac, MI

Pontiac drivers stuck with a new vehicle that keeps failing the same way may have a claim under Michigan lemon law. A licensed lemon law attorney serving Pontiac will review your repair records for free.

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How we match your Pontiac lemon law case

When you submit a Pontiac lemon law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

  1. Case type

    A lemon law matter needs someone who handles lemon law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

  2. Size and complexity

    Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

  3. Jurisdiction and licensing

    Your matter is decided under Michigan law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Michigan who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

  4. Capacity and fit

    Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

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Lemon Law cases in Pontiac

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In a city with deep ties to auto manufacturing, Pontiac drivers still end up with new vehicles that spend more time at the dealership service bay than in the driveway. Michigan's lemon law covers new vehicles with a defect the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts, and it requires written notice to the manufacturer and an opportunity to fix the problem before a claim proceeds. Suits that follow are typically filed in Oakland County Circuit Court or district court depending on the amount at stake. Repair orders are the case. DearLegal matches you with a Michigan-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Pontiac, with a free review.

  • Michigan's lemon law applies to new vehicles and requires written notice to the manufacturer plus a final chance to repair before a refund or replacement claim moves forward.
  • Pontiac lemon law suits are generally filed in Oakland County Circuit Court, or in district court when the amount in dispute is smaller.
  • Every repair order, service invoice, and out-of-service day from Oakland County dealerships builds the record of repeated repair attempts.

Michigan lemon law rules at a glance

Pontiac cases run under Michigan law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Michigan page.

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State Lemon Law Citation

New Motor

Michigan New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, MCL § 257.1401 to § 257.1410

Coverage Period / Mileage

1 year

1 year from delivery or the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, whichever is longer

Presumption Trigger

4 repairs

4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service

Federal Backup

Magnuson-Moss

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCL § 445.901)

Statute of Limitations

18 months

18 months from delivery (MCL § 257.1407); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under MCL § 440.2725

Typical attorney fee

Fee-shifting

Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

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How much do Pontiac lemon law attorneys cost?

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Fee modelManufacturer Pays Fees
Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win
Your recoverykept in full
Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In Michigan lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Michigan’s New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (MCL § 257.1406) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Michigan lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Pontiac lemon law questions, answered

Still unsure? Tell us what happened and a Michigan attorney will review it for free.

Michigan's lemon law is aimed at new vehicles still under the manufacturer's original warranty. Used vehicles are usually pursued instead under warranty law, federal consumer warranty statutes, or fraud and nondisclosure theories. An attorney can identify which route fits your purchase.
Gather every repair order showing the defect and the dates the vehicle was out of service, your purchase or lease paperwork, and the warranty documents. Michigan also requires written notice to the manufacturer and a final repair opportunity, which an attorney can handle for you.
Michigan sets deadlines that vary, and lemon law protection is also tied to the vehicle's age, mileage, and warranty period. Because those limits can close quickly, have a Michigan attorney review your repair history and confirm your exact deadline promptly.
Under MCL § 257.1403, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within the term of the manufacturer’s express warranty, the manufacturer cannot repair a defect after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.
Michigan’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Michigan UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.

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