At 1-800-MY-LEMON we are always asked “how do I know if my car was declared a lemon before I purchased it?” The good news is that in New Jersey you can actually check to see if your car was repurchased under the lemon law.

The state of New Jersey requires the manufacturer to brand the title of any car that is repurchased under the lemon law. A complete list of all cars which were repurchased under the New Jersey Lemon Law is available online, and can be viewed by clicking here.

Before purchasing a used car in New Jersey, it is recommended that you check the vin number with the list of repurchase cars under the New Jersey Lemon Law. Just another step in helping you avoid a lemon car.