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Connecticut Lemon Law Breaks Records

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Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 17, 2026
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Summary

Connecticut’s Lemon Law just dropped its biggest report yet—$8.1 million in refunds and replacement cars for frustrated buyers last year. Designed for new or nearly-new vehicles with persistent defects, the program has now handed out over $100 million since launching, showing rising demand for consumer protection. With 165 cases processed and the largest payout hitting $204K, manufacturers are on the hook. Plus, Connecticut’s used car rules require warranties on purchases over $3K, ensuring even secondhand buyers get some peace of mind. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9ab1f7896bf157f