Missouri Lemon Law FAQ

Common questions about Missouri lemon-law claims.

Quick answers

• When is a car a lemon in Missouri? — 4 attempts OR 30 working days OOS within the 1-year Rights Period.
• Do I need a lawyer? — BBB Auto Line works DIY; court action with MMPA requires counsel (SB 591 pleading is complex).
• How much does it cost? — Mandatory § 407.579 + MMPA § 407.025(1) fees mean most cases are no-fee-out-of-pocket.
• Used vehicle coverage? — Not under § 407.560; Magnuson-Moss + MMPA + UCC remain.
• Manufacturer denied my claim — now what? — Use BBB Auto Line; if denied, court action with MMPA + Magnuson-Moss.
• Does it matter which repair shop I use? — Yes — must be manufacturer-authorized.
• How long do I have to file? — 1-year Rights Period; 5-year MMPA SOL; 4-year Magnuson-Moss / UCC.

Topics in this section

• When is a car a lemon
• Do I need a lawyer
• How much does it cost
• Used vehicle coverage
• Manufacturer denied my claim
• Which repair shop
• How long do I have

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