Lemons in the automotive industry typically refer to defective cars with flaws, either with the design or performance. Lemon cars often look ‘normal’ from an appearance standpoint and will pass a cursory inspection easily. However, a more detailed look will reveal various issues, some of which are serious enough to pose severe problems in the near future. To qualify as a lemon in most cases, these issues are covered by warranty and persist after repeated attempts by the manufacturer to fix them.
Just like the fruit, buying a lemon car can leave a sour taste in the mouth. Luckily, if you’ve got a modern lemon, the good news is that you have options (assuming your country/region has appropriate lemon laws, that is).
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