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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in New York

Leased New in New York
$12,500
Recovered
2 Visits
Repair Attempts
52 Days
Out of Service
347 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale: 2 Repair Visits and 52 Days Out of Service

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale lemon law cash-and-keep settlement in New York: Easy Lemon recovered $12,500 for this client after 2 repair visits and 52 days out of service. The claim was brought under New York Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client leased a new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale in New York. The first visit for repairs was at 347 miles. The repair records show 2 visits and 52 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Alfa Romeo and worked out a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $12,500. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Our client retained the vehicle.

Systems Involved

  • Electrical
  • Fuel
  • Body/Trim
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2
Repair Attempts
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52
Days Out of Service
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347
Miles at First Repair
✓
$12,500
Recovered
Repair History

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: August 11–September 5, 2025

  • The owner obtained the vehicle from the showroom on August 11 and reported that the check engine light (CEL) was on.
  • Inspection revealed a faulty fuel tank isolation valve.
  • The fuel vapor purge valve (part was tested and replaced.
  • The owner also reported that the black trim around the windows was turning white.

Visit 2: September 8–October 3, 2025

  • The owner reported multiple warning lights came on on the dashboard.
  • Inspection determined the 12-volt battery was the cause.
  • The owner also reported that the vehicle had shut down.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Be a Lemon in New York?

New York Lemon Law - New Car Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a) covers new motor vehicles purchased, leased, or registered in New York (also has separate used car lemon law).

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - the court may award a consumer who prevails reasonable attorney fees (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a(l))
This case: This Alfa Romeo Tonale went to the dealer 2 times and was out of service for 52 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Alfa Romeo Tonale Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Tonale spent at the dealer.

2

Building the File

We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.

3

Demand to Alfa Romeo

We sent Alfa Romeo a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a cash settlement.

4

Cash and Keep

Alfa Romeo agreed to a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $12,500. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$12,500 Cash and Keep Secured

$12,500
Cash and Keep: Client Kept the Vehicle

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale
  • Leased in: New York
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 347 miles
  • Systems involved: Electrical, Fuel, Body/Trim
  • Repair attempts: 2 visits
  • Days out of service: 52 days
  • Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
  • Settlement type: Cash and Keep
  • Settlement amount: $12,500 (Cash and Keep)
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Steven Nassi, Esq. - Managing Partner

Steven Nassi, Esq.

Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.

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Common Questions

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Lemon Law Questions in New York

What does New York lemon law require for a vehicle like this Alfa Romeo Tonale?
Under New York Lemon Law - New Car Lemon Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §198-a), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale case?
The case resolved with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $12,500. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for an Alfa Romeo lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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