Are Used Vehicles Covered Under Indiana Lemon Law?

No — Indiana’s Lemon Law (§ 24-5-13) does NOT cover used vehicles. Indiana relies on Magnuson-Moss + IDCSA + UCC for used-vehicle defect cases.

What used vehicle buyers can rely on

• Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act — applies where factory or dealer warranty is in place. 4-year UCC SOL.
• IDCSA (§ 24-5-0.5 et seq.) — applies to deceptive used-car practices. Cure notice required for treble damages. 2-year SOL.
• UCC § 26-1-2-313 / § 26-1-2-314 — express and implied warranties. 4-year SOL.
• Common-law fraud — for willful concealment.

IDCSA for used-vehicle deceptive practices

IDCSA covers:

• Misrepresentation of vehicle condition.
• Failure to disclose salvage, prior accidents, odometer rollback, known defects.
• Deceptive warranty representations by dealer.
• F&I deceptive add-ons.

Treble damages OR $500 minimum under § 24-5-0.5-4(a) + mandatory § 24-5-0.5-4(d) fees. Requires 30-day pre-suit cure notice.

”As-is” sales

Indiana permits “as-is” used-vehicle sales — typically with disclaimer in the buyer’s guide.

Practical advice for used-car buyers

• Get pre-sale inspection by independent mechanic.
• Check Carfax / AutoCheck for prior damage.
• Confirm warranty in writing — factory or dealer.
• Save the buyer’s guide required by FTC.
• Document any defects immediately.
• Send IDCSA cure notice within 2-year SOL.

Bottom line

Indiana’s Lemon Law doesn’t cover used vehicles. Used-car claims rely on Magnuson-Moss + IDCSA + UCC. The IDCSA cure notice is critical for treble damages.

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