Hereβs what goes into it:
πΉ You May Be Reimbursed For:
- Your down payment
- Monthly payments already made
- Trade-in value (if applicable)
- Taxes, registration, and fees
- Out-of-pocket repair or rental car expenses
πΉ Deductions May Include:
- A mileage offset for the time you drove the car before the issue began
- Finance or lease-related charges
- Sales tax (although in some cases this can be refunded separately)
Each state uses its own formula, but the goal is the same: to return as much of your money as possible and make you whole after being stuck with a defective vehicle.
The final payout may come in the form of a check (repurchase) or equity toward a working replacement vehicle.
Want to see how much you could get under Lemon Law?π Use our Free 666Auto Refund Calculator and find out if your car qualifies β no cost, no obligation.
π° What a Lemon Law Case Can Get You in New York & New JerseyIf your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, the law gives you powerful options β and weβre here to help you use them:
π Option 1: Full Repurchase (Buyback)
You get back everything you put into the vehicle β including:
- Down payment
- Monthly payments
- Registration & official fees
- Sales tax (refundable through the state)
- Out-of-pocket repair costs
β The manufacturer may deduct a small mileage fee based on when the issue started, but you still recover the vast majority of what you paid.
π Option 2: Vehicle Replacement
Prefer a new vehicle? You may be entitled to a replacement of similar or higher value from the same manufacturer.
Your payments, contract, and equity transfer to the new car β no need to start from scratch. You may only need to cover the difference in MSRP.
πΈ Option 3: Cash Compensation for Diminished Value
Even if your car doesnβt fully qualify for a repurchase, you may still be eligible for compensation.
If your vehicle has lost significant market value due to recurring problems β or you paid for repairs out of pocket β you could receive a partial cash settlement.
This option is common when:
- You missed the strict Lemon Law deadlines,
- Or the vehicle defects are serious but donβt meet every legal criterion.
β Why Legal Help MattersThe Lemon Law process is complex, and manufacturers wonβt tell you what youβre truly entitled to. Calculations vary by state, and many people lose thousands because they wait too long β or try to handle it alone. Thatβs why 666Auto offers free case review and attorney matching to guide you through every step.
π² Donβt let the clock run out.
Even a small delay can reduce your payout or disqualify your case.
Find out what your case is worth β contact 666Auto today.