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Virginia – Code §59.1-207.9 to 207.16

Vehicles Covered:

Passenger cars, pick-up or panel trucks, motorcycles, motorized portions of motor homes and mopeds, demonstrators and lease-purchase vehicles.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers, transferees during the express warranty period, or any persons entitled to enforce the warranty where vehicle used in substantial part for personal, family, or household purposes.

Period Covered:

18 months from date of delivery.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – provide in warranty or owner's manual clear and conspicuous notification of what the consumer is to do if there is a nonconformity; (b) Consumer – written notification by the consumer or his representative to the address the manufacturer specifies in the warranty or owner's manual.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the same nonconformity has been subjected to three or more repairs, the nonconformity is a serious safety defect subjected to one or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle, or is the result of abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modifications or alterations.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a comparable vehicle acceptable to the consumer, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges and incidental damages.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies: Attorney fees and court costs.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure established by the manufacturer provided the procedure complies with state and federal laws.

Dealer Liability:

None

Resale of Lemon:

Full written disclosure required.