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In the previous post, LEMON LAW BILL was already discussed.   At that time, the bill was still in Congress and still to be deliberated and be voted upon. Picture of brand new cars taken from google.com Fortunately, in just a matter of months, on July 22, 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino has signed into law Republic Act Number 10642, an act strengthening consumer protection in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles.   This act shall be known as the “Philippine Lemon Law” . So, what is in store here in the Philippine Lemon Law? As the law suggests, it basically strengthens the protection for the consumer in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles. Brand new motor vehicle refers to a vehicle constructed entirely from new parts and covered by a manufacturer’s express warranty at the time of purchase that it has never been sold or registered with the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) or an appropriate agency or authority, and has never...

Yes, you read it right.  It is Lemon Law.  However, it is not intended for the protection or anything related to lemon fruits. It is actually for the protection of buyers of brand new vehicles later discovered to be substandard quality. The enactment of this law originated from the United States.  Accordingly, automobiles that are found to be defective before they are sold were labeled as "LEMONS".  Thus the term, Lemon Law.