Lemon Law Refund Calculator
Estimate a vehicle refund after a mileage offset and deductions.
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimated lemon-law refund
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- Mileage use offset: —
- Taxes, fees and incidental damages: —
- Other deductions: —
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Quick summary: Estimate a vehicle refund after a mileage offset and deductions.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate a vehicle refund after a mileage offset and deductions.
How to use it
Enter Vehicle purchase price ($); Taxes, registration and finance charges ($); Miles before first qualifying repair; State mileage-offset denominator; Documented incidental damages ($); Other lawful deductions ($). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
The estimate adds purchase-related charges and incidental damages, then subtracts a mileage offset based on the entered denominator and other deductions.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Vehicle purchase price ($) | 42000 |
|---|---|
| Taxes, registration and finance charges ($) | 4500 |
| Miles before first qualifying repair | 3500 |
| State mileage-offset denominator | 120000 |
| Documented incidental damages ($) | 1200 |
| Other lawful deductions ($) | 0 |
| Estimated lemon-law refund | $46,475.00 |
|---|---|
| Mileage use offset | $1,225.00 |
| Taxes, fees and incidental damages | $5,700.00 |
| Other deductions | $0.00 |
Important limitations
State lemon-law eligibility, mileage formulas, finance payoff, manufacturer credits and covered damages vary.