Defective Vehicle Demand Letter
Demand a refund or replacement for a defective vehicle under your province's Consumer Protection Act (implied warranty of acceptable quality) and CAMVAP. Cites the correct provincial statute and the CAMVAP arbitration route.
Statute of Limitations Warning
Legal deadlines apply to your claim. You lose your right to act if you wait too long. Send notice as soon as possible.
Why this letter works:
- Cites the exact law: Automatically applies the correct state and federal statutes to your situation.
- Sets a firm deadline: Legally compels a response within the required statutory timeframe.
- Creates a paper trail: Designed to serve as Exhibit A if you need to escalate to an agency or court.
Answer a few questions and we'll create your personalized letter.
One-time price:$19≈ C$27Paid once at the end. No subscription.
Your Action Plan
This is the final formal demand before litigation.
Download your personalized PDF immediately after purchase and send it.
Your letter includes a firm deadline. Do not engage in informal text messages during this time.
If they miss the deadline, you have completed the required out-of-court steps. Hand this complete paper trail to a local attorney for litigation.
Your Situation
Tell us about your province and vehicle condition so we can tailor your demand letter to the correct provincial consumer protection legislation.
This determines which provincial consumer protection law applies, notice requirements, and available remedies.
Canada has no dedicated "lemon law." Both new and used vehicles are protected by the implied warranty of acceptable quality under provincial consumer protection / sale-of-goods legislation, and most manufacturers participate in CAMVAP arbitration while the manufacturer's warranty is in force.
Under the implied warranty of acceptable quality and CAMVAP, you may seek a full refund (buyback) or a comparable replacement vehicle. There is no statutory mileage-offset deduction in Canada; an arbitrator or court may adjust for usage at its discretion.
Before you start
What exactly do I get, and when?
A personalized PDF letter, written around the statute that applies to your situation, with the deadline and the consequence spelled out. It downloads the moment payment confirms, back here on commoner-law.com — there is no waiting period and no account to create. You can also add certified mail at checkout and we will send the physical letter for you.
How much is it?
$19, once. Not a subscription, and nothing is charged until you complete payment on Stripe at the end of the wizard. Any add-ons you select show their own price before you pay.
Is this legal advice?
This tool creates a defective-vehicle demand letter for self-help purposes. It is not legal advice and does not replace consultation with a licensed lawyer. Canada has no "lemon law": your remedies come from the implied warranty of acceptable quality under your province's consumer protection / sale-of-goods legislation and from the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), a free arbitration program most manufacturers participate in. There is no statutory mileage-offset buyback formula in Canada; an arbitrator or court may adjust a refund for usage at its discretion. Statutes, remedies, and CAMVAP participation vary by province and change over time.
What if I need to change something afterwards?
Tell us and we will either adjust the letter and send you the updated version at no cost, or refund you in full — your choice. If we can’t deliver what you paid for, the refund is automatic. Full terms are on our promise page.
Do I have to pay to know if I have a case?
No. The rights encyclopedia on this site is free and cites the same primary sources the letter does. Read the relevant guide first — plenty of situations are resolved by a phone call to a free statutory body, and where one exists we say so.