Does Missouri require vehicle emissions testing?
Emissions testing required every 2 years in Clay, Jackson, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties plus St. Louis City. Not statewide.
How much does emissions testing cost in Missouri?
Emissions testing in Missouri costs $24. Testing is required in: St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas only.
What is the Missouri lemon law?
The Missouri 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 1 year or 12,000 miles. The remedy is: Refund or replacement.
How do I file a lemon law claim in Missouri?
To file a lemon law claim in Missouri: (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 Missouri 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 Missouri lemon law?
Most state lemon laws, including Missouri'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 Missouri Attorney General's office for specifics.