Georgia Lemon Law
Dealing with a Defective Vehicle in Georgia?
If your new vehicle keeps returning to the dealer for the same defect, Georgia’s lemon law may entitle you to a refund or a replacement vehicle — but manufacturers rarely volunteer either. An experienced Georgia lemon law attorney turns your repair history into a documented claim the manufacturer has to answer, on the statute’s timeline instead of the dealership’s.
Our firm was founded by former car-manufacturer defense counsel. We know how automakers evaluate and resist these claims, we handle the notice and filing requirements, and our fees are typically recovered from the manufacturer — not from you.
Georgia lemon law in 60 seconds
New vehicles bought, leased or registered in Georgia
Or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first
Same defect, still not corrected
One failed repair of a serious safety defect
Total days in the shop during the period
Certified mail or overnight delivery; the maker then has 28 days for a final repair
State arbitration through the Attorney General — required before suing
Your choice of repurchase or replacement, plus collateral and incidental costs
Apply for state arbitration within 1 year after the protection period ends
The path to a buyback
- 1Repairs
3 tries (1 for safety) or 30 days down
- 2Written notice
Certified or overnight mail
- 3Final repair
Maker has 28 days
- 4Elect buyback
Choose refund or replacement in writing
- 5Arbitration
File with the AG within 1 year
- 6Decision
Hearing targeted within 40 days
Plain-English summary of O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 to 10-1-798, checked against the statute in October 2026. Not legal advice — have an attorney review your situation.
How it works
How a Georgia Lemon Law Claim Works
- Warranty repairs begin
You report the defect and the dealer attempts repairs within the 24-month/24,000-mile rights period.
- Notice and final attempt
After the threshold is met, you send the manufacturer written notice; it gets one final repair opportunity.
- State arbitration
Unresolved claims proceed to Georgia’s certified state arbitration program through the Attorney General’s office.
- Repurchase or replacement
A successful claim returns the purchase price and collateral charges (less a use offset) or a comparable replacement — with fee-shifting protecting consumers in enforcement actions.
Georgia presumes a reasonable number of attempts after three repairs for the same defect, one attempt for a serious safety defect — a life-threatening defect or one that impedes control of the vehicle, or 30+ days out of service within the 24-month/24,000-mile Lemon Law rights period.
Working with counsel
Why Work With a Georgia Lemon Law Attorney
You can file on your own, but manufacturers defend these claims with experienced counsel. Here is what representation adds.
Our founder defended automakers before representing consumers — we know how manufacturers evaluate, delay, and contest Georgia claims.
We build the repair-order timeline that triggers Georgia’s statutory presumption and time the demand around it.
Fee-shifting under state law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act lets prevailing consumers recover attorney’s fees from the manufacturer. No attorney’s fees unless we recover§; clients may be responsible for certain costs.
From the first demand letter through arbitration or court, your case is managed by our team — you keep driving your life while we handle the claim.
Our story
Founded by Former Car Manufacturer Defense Counsel
Before representing consumers, our founder sat on the manufacturer’s side of these cases — evaluating claims, directing defense strategy, and deciding when automakers would pay. That experience now works for Georgia drivers: we know which repair records matter, how manufacturers value buybacks, and where their defenses break down.
Manufacturers often stall, hoping owners give up. We keep the statutory clock and the paperwork moving toward a resolution. A well-documented repair history and demand are what move a claim toward a repurchase, replacement, or cash settlement.
Why our firm
Why Lemon Law Group Partners in Georgia
A firm founded by attorneys who once sat on the manufacturer’s side of these cases — now representing Georgia consumers.
¶ Figure reflects Georgia lemon law and vehicle warranty claims resolved by Lemon Law Group Partners from August 21, 2012 through June 30, 2026. Source: firm case-management records. “Resolved” means a claim concluded by manufacturer repurchase, replacement, cash settlement, or other negotiated resolution.
Outcomes
What a Georgia Lemon Law Claim Can Achieve
A refund of the price you paid plus qualifying charges, less a reasonable allowance for your use of the vehicle.
A comparable replacement vehicle — generally the same year and model with approximately the same mileage — if you prefer to stay in the same model — your election under most state programs.
Prevailing consumers can recover reasonable attorney’s fees from the manufacturer under state fee-shifting and Magnuson-Moss.
Many claims resolve with the driver keeping the vehicle plus a cash payment reflecting its diminished value.
Recent cases
Recent Georgia Lemon Law Cases
A sample of Georgia claims retained by the firm, drawn from case records. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Your Georgia team
Georgia-Licensed Attorneys
Jason S. Hegedus, Esq.
Attorney at Law — Licensed in Georgia
Jason S. Hegedus, the firm’s founder and a former manufacturer defense attorney, is licensed in Georgia, Florida, and Michigan.
Active · Good standing · Admitted May 27, 2015
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Sauliha Mitchell, Esq.
Associate Attorney — Licensed in Georgia
Sauliha Mitchell represents Georgia consumers in lemon law and warranty matters. She earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law.
Active · Good standing · Admitted May 17, 2024
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Choosing counsel
How to Choose a Georgia Lemon Law Attorney
When you compare lemon law attorneys in Georgia, these are the factors that matter — and how our firm measures up on each.
Look for — what matters
- Georgia licensure and statute knowledge — licensed in Georgia, working regularly under O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 through 10-1-798.
- Understanding of the manufacturer’s side — automakers defend these claims with experienced counsel.
- Fee structure — contingency; no attorney’s fees unless we recover, often paid by the manufacturer; clients may be responsible for certain costs.
- Documented process — how the firm handles notice, arbitration, and negotiation.
- Communication — a named point of contact and clear updates.
We meet it — our firm
- Attorneys licensed in Georgia handle claims under O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 through 10-1-798.
- Founded by an attorney who previously defended a Big Three automaker.
- Contingency with no upfront attorney’s fees; fees typically recovered from the manufacturer.
- We manage the full process; many claims resolve without a hearing.
- Each client works with an assigned case manager.
Georgia Lemon Law FAQ
What is Georgia’s lemon law?
The Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 through 10-1-798, requires a manufacturer to repurchase or replace a new vehicle with a defect that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety when it is not repaired within a reasonable number of attempts during the rights period.
Do I qualify under the Georgia lemon law?
You may qualify if the vehicle was purchased, leased, or registered in Georgia and a warranty defect was first reported within 24 months or 24,000 miles of delivery, whichever comes first.
How many repair attempts do I need in Georgia?
Three attempts for the same defect, a single attempt for a serious safety defect — a life-threatening defect or one that impedes control of the vehicle, or 30 or more days out of service establishes the presumption.
Do I have to arbitrate my Georgia claim?
Yes — after the manufacturer’s final repair opportunity, Georgia claims proceed through the state-administered arbitration program before court. Arbitration decisions can be appealed.
What can I recover under the Georgia lemon law?
Repurchase of the vehicle — the purchase price plus collateral charges such as taxes and fees, less a reasonable offset for your use — or a comparable replacement vehicle.
What is the deadline for a Georgia lemon law claim?
The defect must be reported within the rights period, and the arbitration request must be filed within one year after the rights period ends — acting early preserves your options.
What does a Georgia lemon law case cost?
No attorney’s fees unless we recover; clients may be responsible for certain costs. Fee-shifting under Georgia law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act allows reasonable attorney’s fees to be recovered in successful enforcement actions.
Does the Georgia lemon law cover used cars?
The Act covers new vehicles and demonstrators. Used vehicles are usually pursued under the manufacturer’s remaining warranty and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act instead.
Official sources: O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 through 10-1-798 — Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act · Georgia Attorney General — Lemon Law program
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