lemon law

DTI to decide case of ‘lemon’ Audi

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will rule on the merits of a complaint by a car buyer who claimed he was sold a “defective” brand-new vehicle and that the seller should either replace it or…

Audi becomes test case for new Lemon Law

An Audi A6 has become a test case invoking the Philippine Lemon Law, the new legal protection for Filipino consumers who purchase new motor vehicles that turn out to be defective, has been filed in the Department…

Refund or replacement for a lemon? Car buyers to know soon

What exactly are car buyers entitled to, in case the car they purchase is defective–a lemon? The Department of Trade and Industry plans to publish by November 7 the implementing rules and regulations of the Philippine Lemon…

AAP welcomes approval of lemon law

The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) welcomed the signing of the Anti-Lemon Bill into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III.   AAP president Gus Lagman said that the Lemon Law would protect consumers who buy brand new…