It's important to go to the dealership as soon as possible and report a defect immediately, as delaying vehicle repair will only increase the mileage gap used to calculate the total amount the manufacturer must reimburse the consumer. The greater the mileage gap, the lower the amount of damages recovered. Here are some tips you can follow to avoid an unnecessarily large mileage gap.

First, the sooner a defect is reported, the fewer miles the consumer will have driven on the vehicle, which means fewer miles will be logged when you bring the car in for repair. This, in turn, means the mileage gap will be smaller, as it is based on the number of miles at the time the vehicle was brought in for its initial repair visit. A smaller mileage gap means you'll be entitled to higher compensation.

Second, early reporting allows the dealer to document the problems and create a repair history for the vehicle, which can be used as evidence in the event a lemon law claim is necessary. All your problems should be reported to authorized dealerships and documented on repair orders so you can keep a record.

Third, by reporting the defect early, the consumer is giving the dealership or manufacturer more time to repair the defect before the warranty expires or before the problem becomes chronic. This can help reduce the number of repair attempts needed in the long run. Remember, the goal isn't to declare your car a "lemon," but rather to have the manufacturer actually repair the defects. Only when they can't do so, or you suspect they can't, should you seek the advice of an attorney.

In short, reporting defects as soon as possible is important because it reduces mileage lag and increases the chances of a successful lemon law claim resolution. It also allows the dealership to document the problems and create a repair history, giving them more time to fix the defect before the warranty expires.

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