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California Breach of Warranty Attorney

When you purchase or lease a vehicle with a manufacturer's warranty, you expect the vehicle to receive the repairs and service promised under that warranty. When covered problems continue despite repair attempts, you may have questions about your rights and available options.

California Lemon Lawyers, APC, focuses exclusively on California Lemon Law and vehicle warranty matters. From our office in Sherman Oaks, CA, we help consumers throughout California understand potential claims involving defective vehicles and warranty disputes.

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What Is a Breach of Warranty?

A vehicle warranty is a manufacturer's promise concerning the vehicle and covered repairs. When a manufacturer or its authorized repair facility does not fulfill its warranty obligations, the circumstances may give rise to a breach of warranty claim.

Vehicle warranty disputes can involve recurring problems that remain unresolved after the vehicle has been brought in for repair. The specific warranty terms, defect, repair history, and other circumstances can all affect a potential claim.

California's consumer warranty laws provide protections for qualifying consumers and establish obligations concerning warranty repairs.

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Common Warranty Problems

A warranty dispute may involve many different types of vehicle defects, including:

  • Engine and transmission problems
  • Electrical or computer-system failures
  • Braking or steering issues
  • Air conditioning problems
  • Recurring warning lights
  • Safety-related defects
  • Persistent leaks, noises, or performance issues
  • Other problems covered by the applicable warranty

If the same problem keeps returning after dealership visits, don't throw away your repair records. They can be valuable when evaluating your situation.

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Your Repair Records Matter

Documentation can help establish what happened to your vehicle and when. Keep copies of your dealer repair orders and maintenance records, along with your purchase or lease agreement and current registration.

During a case evaluation, information such as the vehicle's year, make and model, mileage, warranty coverage, reported defects, and repair history can help provide a clearer picture of the situation.

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How California Lemon Lawyers, APC, Can Help

California Lemon Lawyers, APC, is a boutique firm dedicated to California Lemon Law and vehicle warranty matters. The firm has handled hundreds of cases and recovered more than $10 million in verdicts and settlements.

We begin by reviewing the circumstances surrounding your vehicle and explaining potential options. Every case is different, and no particular result can be guaranteed.

Our firm offers a free case evaluation, and there are no attorney fees unless you win, subject to the terms of your representation.

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Breach of Warranty FAQs

  • What Can Cause a Vehicle Warranty Dispute?

    Recurring defects, unsuccessful warranty repairs, or disagreements concerning the manufacturer's warranty obligations may lead to a potential warranty dispute. The specific facts and warranty terms matter.

  • Should I Keep My Dealer Repair Orders?

    Yes. Keep every repair order and maintenance record you receive. These documents can help establish the vehicle's repair history and the problems you reported.

  • Is a Breach of Warranty the Same as a Lemon Law Claim?

    Not necessarily. Lemon Law and breach of warranty claims can involve overlapping facts, but the legal requirements and available remedies may differ. An attorney can review your circumstances and explain which claims may apply.

  • How Do I Get Started?

    Call 818-960-1945 or complete the online qualification form for a free case evaluation with California Lemon Lawyers, APC.

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Discuss Your Vehicle Warranty Concerns

If your vehicle continues to experience warranty problems, you don't have to figure out your options alone.

California Lemon Lawyers, APC

15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1220

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Phone: 818-960-1945

Email: nicka@calemonlawinfo.com

Serving: All of California

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.