California New Car Lemon Attorneys

What Is California's New Car Lemon Law?

Essentially, California's Lemon Law protects consumers who have purchased or leased a new vehicle that has experienced unrepairable issues while under the manufacturer's warranty. The problem must have been something covered under warranty and not caused by vehicle misuse.

The Lemon Law Applies to New Vehicles in California:

• Cars,
  Trucks,
• Vans, and
• SUVs.

If your vehicle is covered, you might be entitled to have the manufacturer replace your vehicle or refund you. Speak with one of our California new car lemon attorneys right away. We'll evaluate your situation and discuss your options for pursuing remedy.

Understanding Repair Attempts Under California's Lemon Law

Under California's Lemon Law, you can seek a replacement or refund of your new vehicle after the manufacturer or dealer has made a reasonable number of attempts to fix the warranty-covered issue. The term "reasonable number of attempts" does not have an exact number attached to it. Instead, what's considered "reasonable" is based on the situation.

The Lemon Law provides a presumption that a vehicle is a lemon if:

• The issue happened within 18 months of purchase or 18,000 miles (whichever is first),
• The manufacturer's warranty covers the problem, and
• The issue was not resolved after:
• Four or more repair attempts were made for the same problem,
• Two or more repair attempts were made for an issue that could cause death or serious bodily injury, or
• The vehicle was getting repaired for 30 days or more (not necessarily consecutively)

Are you wondering whether you are eligible to take legal action because of a faulty vehicle? Our new car lemon law lawyers in California are here to help. We know the law inside and out.

Your Rights When Facing a Faulty New Car in California

If your vehicle's safety, performance, or value was affected because of a problem covered under the manufacturer's warranty and the issue couldn't be fixed, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. By taking your case to court, you can either have the manufacturer provide you with a new vehicle or give you your money back. When you pursue legal action, you must prove that your car is a lemon.

For that reason, it's important that you keep track of:

• Problems experienced,
• Warranty coverage,
• Repair orders,
• Inspection reports,
• Phone conversations, and
• Other relevant details

At California Lemon Lawyers, APC, our team can help assemble the information you need to build your case.