Glossary / General

lemon

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A 'lemon' is a car that has serious problems that make it hard to drive or unsafe. If a car is a lemon, the owner might be able to get a refund or a replacement under certain laws.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a 'lemon' refers to a vehicle that has significant defects or issues that impair its use, value, or safety. These problems typically arise shortly after purchase and are often covered under lemon laws, which vary by state.

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"So I ordered the same car, the same paint job and everything. My kids were upset that I basically repeated the car. The second one was special lemon."
Car Pro Radio Show May 30 26 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 30:00

"But yes, they're regarded as lemon. [1636.4s] I don't agree that they are."
Is Le Mans the greatest race in the world? | The Car Podcast #93 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 27:14

"I had, Actually I that was a swap I got it an sl An eighty eight at Mercedes sl which was a bit of a lemon. So I took it back."
'All The Quirks and Features' with Doug DeMuro Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 09:18