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Wisconsin Vehicle Emissions Testing & Lemon Law Guide

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Wisconsin Emissions Testing

⚠ Emissions Testing Required
FrequencyEvery 2 years
Cost$18
Where RequiredMilwaukee and Madison metro areas only

Emissions testing required every 2 years in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha counties and Dane County (Madison area).

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Wisconsin Lemon Law

Threshold4 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30+ days out of service within term of warranty or 1 year
RemedyReplacement or refund
CoversNew vehicles under manufacturer warranty
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wisconsin

Does Wisconsin require vehicle emissions testing?
Emissions testing required every 2 years in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha counties and Dane County (Madison area).
How much does emissions testing cost in Wisconsin?
Emissions testing in Wisconsin costs $18. Testing is required in: Milwaukee and Madison metro areas only.
What is the Wisconsin lemon law?
The Wisconsin 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 term of warranty or 1 year. The remedy is: Replacement or refund.
How do I file a lemon law claim in Wisconsin?
To file a lemon law claim in Wisconsin: (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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin lemon law?
Most state lemon laws, including Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin Attorney General's office for specifics.

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