Yes, in most states, whether you buy or lease, you are protected as a consumer from getting stuck with a car that’s a dud. However, Consumer Reports identifies the following states as having lemon laws for purchased cars, but none for leased cars: Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and W. Virginia. Check with your state Attorney General’s office of Consumer Affairs to be sure and to check for more specific information.

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