Lemon Law Attorneys · Gallup, New Mexico

Gallup, NM
Lemon Law Attorneys

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How your New Mexico claim gets built

Our lemon law work is directed by Steven P. Nassi, Esq., Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C. A New Mexico claim gets built on two things: the New Mexico lemon law statute, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which applies in all fifty states. Send the repair orders and the purchase or lease paperwork, and we can tell you which of the two fits your vehicle.

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We have handled 3,000+ cases.^‡ No attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.

New Mexico Lemon Law Thresholds

✓ 4 repair attempts for the same defect
✓ 30 cumulative business days out of service
✓ Filing deadline: Within 18 months following the date of original delivery, or 90 days after the final action of an informal dispute settlement panel, whichever is later

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Gallup Lemon Law

Gallup Lemon Law Basics

New Mexico's lemon law, N.M. Stat. §57-16A-1 to §57-16A-9, is the one that applies in Gallup. It covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in New Mexico for personal, family, or household use, and you may have a claim once your repair orders reach one of the repair limits in the box above, as long as the defect is still there and you are inside the deadline. Our New Mexico Lemon Law Attorneys page has the full statute text, the filing deadlines and the used-car rules.

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Step by Step

How a Gallup Lemon Law Claim Works

This is what happens after you call us from Gallup.

Document Your Repairs

Keep every repair order from your Gallup dealership, even the short ones. NM lemon law needs written proof of each repair attempt, and those papers are the proof.

Free Case Evaluation

We read your repair history against the New Mexico statute and tell you whether the car qualifies. The review costs nothing, and there are no attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

We File the Claim

We write and send the paperwork, including any written notice to the manufacturer that NM law requires. We deal with the manufacturer for you.

You Get Compensated

The case ends with a refund, a replacement vehicle or a cash settlement. There are no attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

N.M. Stat. §57-16A-1 to §57-16A-9

Is Your Gallup Car a Lemon? New Mexico's 3-Step Test

Does the Defect Substantially Impair Use, Value, or Safety?

Under New Mexico law, the defect has to substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety.

Have You Met the Repair Attempt Threshold?

In New Mexico the test is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative business days out of service, as long as the claim is brought within the deadline in step 3. Count the visits on your repair orders to see where you stand.

Did It Happen Within the Rights Period?

In New Mexico the deadline is 18 months following the date of original delivery, or 90 days after the final action of an informal dispute settlement panel, whichever is later. We check it against the delivery date on your contract and the dates on your repair orders.

If you are not sure about your dates, call us. The consultation is free. 📞 (855) 435-3666

If you are past the deadline, call us anyway. We may still be able to help.

McKinley County

Court and Venue in Gallup

Gallup is in McKinley County. McKinley County's general civil trial court is the Eleventh Judicial District Court. New Mexico also has a lower court for smaller civil claims, so the amount in dispute can change where a case is filed. Which court hears a particular case still depends on its facts, the warranty issues involved and the law it is brought under.

The New Mexico lemon law is N.M. Stat. §57-16A-1 to §57-16A-9. If the manufacturer's arbitration program is state-certified, the consumer must complete it first.

The repair test in the statute is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative business days with the vehicle out of service. The statutory remedy is a replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). A consumer who prevails may recover attorney fees.

Open recalls on your vehicle can be checked against NHTSA records at easylemon.com/recalls. A recall alone is not a lemon law claim.

Sources: New Mexico Courts, Eleventh Judicial District; New Mexico Courts, courts by county; U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 place-by-county file. Court names checked September 26, 2026.

What the Statute Says

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act: The Rules That Decide a Gallup Claim

We covered the repair test, the arbitration rule and the deadline in the Court and Venue section above. Below are other New Mexico rules that can matter to a Gallup claim.

Notable provisions of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act

New Mexico requires 4 repair attempts and counts business days. The consumer must give prior direct written notice to the manufacturer and an opportunity to cure. Covers vehicles with a gross vehicle weight under 10,000 lbs.

Your Team

Meet Your Legal Team

Steven Nassi, Esq., Founder & Managing Partner

Founded Easy Lemon on the principle that consumers deserve aggressive, expert representation at no upfront cost. B.A. from SUNY Binghamton with distinction, J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Supervising Editor, Cardozo Law Review. Published in Law360, Lexology, and Risk Management Magazine.

Service Area

Serving Gallup & Surrounding New Mexico Communities

📍 Gallup Neighborhoods

We take cases from Downtown, Allison, Red Rock and Mentmore.

🏖️ McKinley County

Nearby: Thoreau, Church Rock, Fort Wingate, Zuni and Tohatchi.

Your Rights Under NM Law

What The Manufacturer Owes You

New Mexico law provides for replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). There are three ways a qualifying case from Gallup usually ends under NM law.

Refund

Give the car back and the manufacturer repays the price you paid, with the taxes, registration fees and finance charges. A reasonable use offset comes off that amount.

Replacement Vehicle

The manufacturer hands you a comparable new car and pays the cost of the exchange.

Cash Settlement

The car stays yours and the manufacturer pays for the value the defect took off it. You will not find this option in the statute. It is reached by negotiation.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers below are based on New Mexico law and on the paperwork Gallup drivers usually send us.

PROCESS & TIMELINE

Most of the New Mexico cases we handle settle at the written-demand stage, without a lawsuit. How long that takes depends on your repair history and on the manufacturer. The New Mexico filing deadline is within 18 months following the date of original delivery, or 90 days after the final action of an informal dispute settlement panel, whichever is later.

Bring the repair orders from your Gallup dealer, your purchase or lease contract and your warranty booklet. Of the three, the repair orders carry the case. Each one shows the date, the mileage and what the service department did or did not fix. If a few are missing, ask the service desk for copies.

Usually not. Most lemon law cases we handle for Gallup drivers settle with the manufacturer before a lawsuit is filed. On arbitration, the New Mexico rule is: must exhaust manufacturer's arbitration if state-certified. We prepare that filing for you.

ELIGIBILITY

N.M. Stat. §57-16A-1 to §57-16A-9 covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in New Mexico for personal, family, or household use. If you bought used, send the paperwork anyway, including any written warranty that came with the car.

We handle any warranty defect that substantially impairs the car's use, value or safety and that the dealer could not fix. The defects we see most often are engine stalling and misfires, transmission shudder or failure, electrical faults, brake and steering problems, and driver-assist systems that brake or drift on their own. New Mexico requires 4 repair attempts and counts business days.

ATTORNEY & TRUST

Nothing upfront, and no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. In New Mexico, a consumer who wins may recover attorney's fees from the manufacturer. In most successful New Mexico claims, the manufacturer pays our fee. Repair orders are free from the dealer. We pay the filing costs while the case is open. To start, send us the repair orders for a free case review.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

Easy Lemon has handled 3,000+ lemon law cases^‡.

“My Ram 2500's check engine light came on for the same evap code four times in six months. Dealer kept replacing gas caps, sensors, the whole runaround. Light would stay off for a week then pop back on. I was so tired of seeing that orange glow on my dash every morning. Called Easy Lemon and they took my service records and ran with it. Four months later, Ram sent a settlement check. No more anxiety every time I start the truck.”

Marisela Torres

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“I had an excellent experience with Easylemon! They went above and beyond to help me return my car and successfully recover my money. The whole process could have been stressful, but their team handled everything professionally, efficiently, and with great attention to detail.

I truly appreciate their support, transparency, and dedication throughout the entire process. They kept me informed and made sure my rights were protected every step of the way.

If you’re ever in a similar situation, I highly recommend Easylemon. They really know what they’re doing and genuinely care about their clients.

Thank you again for your outstanding help!”

Hussam Nada

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“Was losing my mind with a 2023 SUV the dealer couldn't fix after four visits for transmission issues. Found easy lemon online and Steven Nassi took my case. he handled the manufacturer and got me a full playback a few months without a dime out of pocket. no stress, no drama just results. Highly recommend steven if you' re stuck with a lemon.”