Lemon Law Attorneys in Westland, MI

Westland drivers whose new car or truck has been in the shop repeatedly for the same defect may qualify under Michigan’s lemon law. A licensed lemon law attorney serving Westland will review your repair records free.

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Lemon Law cases in Westland

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Car ownership is close to mandatory in Westland, where daily life runs on Ford Road, Wayne Road, and I-275, and buyers here shop at dealerships spread across Wayne County. When a new vehicle comes back from the dealer for the same defect again and again, Michigan's lemon law and the federal warranty statutes can require a refund or replacement, with disputes filed in the Wayne County courts, meaning Circuit Court or the local district court depending on the amount at stake. Repair orders are the heart of these cases. DearLegal matches you with a Michigan-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Westland, with a free review.

Westland lemon law suits are brought in Wayne County Circuit Court or a Wayne County district court depending on the amount claimed.
Michigan's lemon law generally covers new vehicles still under the manufacturer's original warranty, with used cars handled under other warranty theories.
Vehicles bought in Livonia, Canton, or Dearborn are still governed by Michigan law for a Westland owner.

Michigan lemon law rules at a glance

Westland 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 Westland lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Michigan · Lemon Law

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.

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Westland lemon law questions, answered

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Generally the vehicle must have a defect that substantially impairs its use or value, still be covered by the manufacturer's original warranty, and have gone through a series of unsuccessful repair attempts or an extended period out of service. Manufacturers also get written notice and a final chance to fix it. An attorney can tell you if your repair history qualifies.

Collect every repair order and invoice, including ones marked no problem found, plus the purchase or lease agreement, the warranty booklet, and any emails or texts with the dealer or manufacturer. Note the days the car sat in the shop. That paper trail is what proves the pattern.

Michigan sets deadlines that vary depending on the claim and the vehicle's warranty coverage, and the protection is tied to a limited early window of ownership. Waiting can push you outside it. Have a Michigan attorney review your repair dates and confirm the exact deadline that applies.

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.