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Arizona Vehicle Emissions Testing & Lemon Law Guide

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Arizona Emissions Testing

⚠ Emissions Testing Required
FrequencyEvery 1 year
Cost$17.75
Where RequiredMaricopa and Pima counties (Phoenix and Tucson areas) only

Emissions testing required annually in Maricopa County (Phoenix) and Pima County (Tucson). Vehicles 6 years old or newer are exempt in some cases.

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Arizona Lemon Law

Threshold4 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service within 2 years or 24,000 miles
RemedyRefund or comparable replacement vehicle
CoversNew vehicles under manufacturer warranty
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Frequently Asked Questions — Arizona

Does Arizona require vehicle emissions testing?
Emissions testing required annually in Maricopa County (Phoenix) and Pima County (Tucson). Vehicles 6 years old or newer are exempt in some cases.
How much does emissions testing cost in Arizona?
Emissions testing in Arizona costs $17.75. Testing is required in: Maricopa and Pima counties (Phoenix and Tucson areas) only.
What is the Arizona lemon law?
The Arizona lemon law protects consumers who purchase a defective new vehicle. A manufacturer must repurchase or replace the vehicle if it cannot be repaired after 4 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service within 2 years or 24,000 miles. The remedy is: Refund or comparable replacement vehicle.
How do I file a lemon law claim in Arizona?
To file a lemon law claim in Arizona: (1) Document every repair attempt with dates, descriptions, and repair orders. (2) Track every day your vehicle was out of service. (3) Send a written demand to the manufacturer. (4) If unresolved, contact the Arizona Attorney General's Consumer Protection office or consult a lemon law attorney. Most states require manufacturers to respond within 40 days.
Is a used car covered by the Arizona lemon law?
Most state lemon laws, including Arizona's, primarily cover new vehicles under the original manufacturer's warranty. Used car protections vary — some states have separate used car lemon laws. If you purchased a used vehicle with an active manufacturer's warranty, you may still have some protection. Consult the Arizona Attorney General's office for specifics.

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