LEMON Laws are intended to protect consumers who purchase vehicles with known mechanical defects. These codes vary from state to state. Learn the details of Wisconsin's Lemon Law so you can protect yourself and be compensated if you purchase a defective vehicle.


Step 1
Visit the Better Business Bureau Web site (see Resources below) for a plain-language overview of the Wisconsin Lemon Law.

Step 2
Learn more at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Web site (see Resources below).

Step 3
Obtain a copy of the Wisconsin Lemon Law Statutes at a public library, or request one from the state government. Chapter 218.015 spells out the state's Lemon Law codes.

Step 4
Be aware that you'll need to retain all your paperwork when filing a claim against the seller of a lemon.

Step 5
Call the Wisconsin State Bar's Attorney Referral Service at (800) 362-9082 to find an attorney if necessary.

Step 6
Visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to obtain the proper forms if you need to get a refund or replacement vehicle from the manufacturer of a lemon.



RESOURCES
Better Business Bureau
Wisonsin Department of Transportation