Used Vehicles Under Georgia Lemon Law
Used vehicles within the original manufacturer's warranty AND the 24-month / 24,000-mile Rights Period are covered. FBPA covers misrepresentation beyond that.
Georgia’s Lemon Law covers used vehicles in narrow circumstances — within original manufacturer warranty AND the 24-month / 24,000-mile Rights Period.
When used vehicles are covered
Original manufacturer’s warranty AND within Rights Period
Full Georgia Lemon Law remedies apply, including state arbitration and court action with parallel FBPA.
The Rights Period runs from the original delivery date — not from when the used buyer took ownership. A subsequent purchaser who bought at 18 months has only 6 months of Rights Period remaining.
CPO vehicles
No CPO-specific statute in Georgia. CPO vehicles get protection through:
- Manufacturer’s CPO warranty under Magnuson-Moss.
- Dealer’s representations supporting FBPA misrepresentation claims.
- Original manufacturer warranty (if active).
Dealer-issued warranties
Governed by Magnuson-Moss, Georgia UCC, and FBPA.
”As-is” sales and the FBPA backstop
Georgia UCC allows disclaimers, but Magnuson-Moss § 2308 blocks disclaimer while a written warranty is in force. FBPA still applies to misrepresentation regardless of “as-is” language.
What if you’re past the Rights Period?
- FBPA — 2 years from discovery of the violation.
- Magnuson-Moss — 4 years from delivery.
What you should do
- Confirm warranty status at purchase.
- Confirm within Rights Period (calculated from original delivery date).
- Pull all repair orders.
- Send certified-mail notice if within Rights Period.
- Get a free case review.
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