The lemon law in Wisconsin is quite simple. If the vehicle you buy turns out to be a lemon, the manufacturer has to replace the vehicle or the purchase price less a reasonable amount on the basis of mileage allowance.

This law applies only to new vehicles no longer than a year old and is still under warranty. These include cars, trucks, motorcycles and caravans, which you have purchased or leased, and those used as demonstrator or executive vehicle.

The vehicle itself can only be considered as defective when the dealer does not fix it after four tries, or if the problem prevents it with more than 30 days, which are not sequentially displayed. This means that it has serious impacts on the use, value or safety of the vehicle.

Unlike other states where there is a deadline that you have a suit, not Wisconsin, but a judge is the one who decides on the merits.

Before you have a case, you should get a repair order can visit, even if the transaction is not the diagnosis of the problem or attempt to do repairs because of this document shows that the problem which was reported and the date it was, the in the shop. They should also develop the contracts and warranties in a safe place, it will easily be found if it is needed.

The best place to get help if you have a lemon, to assistance from Wisconsin Department of Transportation, as they the right shape to the manufacturer for a refund or replacement vehicle. They are also able to give you more information on how to exercise your rights as a consumer under the Act.

Once completed the form, then this must be sent by e-mail to the address of the manufacturer that is in the manual. You should probably send it by certified mail, to ensure that they received.

The manufacturer has 30 days to submit your request. If you are applying for a refund, apart from the full price they have to sales tax, the financing of fees and costs of the collateral, less mileage. To get a replacement, the manufacturer should only refund your costs and fees are not mileage allowance.

Collateral costs are related to alternative transportation costs, because the vehicle was in the shop, towing facilities fees, if the vehicle broke in the middle of the road repairs and the costs to try to resolve the issue.

If the manufacturer refuses to give you a refund or replacement, you can check for arbitration program. This is free and you do not need a lawyer. In fact, most companies have a car, and you are obliged to go through the process if it is certified.

But if it is not authorized by the state, you are not required. Instead, you can use a lawyer, and take this matter to court so the judge can decide on the matter. If you sue the manufacturer and win, you can double the price of the vehicle and other costs, including attorney's fees.

The lemon law is very complex, so it is best, a lawyer who specializes. You can opt for someone in the directory or assistance from the State Bar of Wisconsin Attorney Referral Service or the layer Wisbar referral decision and information service.