California Lemon Laws
Learn More about How to Protect Yourself from Faulty Vehicles
When you spend all that time researching which car is right for you, it is frustrating to end up with a lemon that requires even more time to repair. At CA Lemon Law Firm, we have helped thousands of clients to hold sellers and manufacturers accountable for the items they sell buyers. If you believe you have been sold a lemon, get help now. Our team stands ready to help.
Call (818) 960-1550 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Glendale lemon law attorneys.
How Do I Know if I Have a Claim?
The Song-Beverly Warranty Act, also known as the California Lemon Law, applies to automobile manufacturers who sell their cars to consumers in the State of California. When a new car is sold or leased in the State of California, it is covered by an express warranty, so if there are problems, the manufacturer or authorized dealer must repair the faulty vehicle and make it conform to the warranty. Otherwise, they must either replace the lemon with a comparable vehicle or buy it back from the consumer. To read the law, click here.
This law applies to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, and RVs. While many automobile manufacturers and dealers would prefer that you put up with the problem by blaming you for any defects present in their vehicle, the law states otherwise.
To qualify for a California Lemon Law claim:
- The vehicle must still be covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty, whether the vehicle is new or used. Vehicles that are under extended service contracts are not eligible for California Lemon Law claims.
- The manufacturer must have been able to attempt a repair. What qualifies as a reasonable number of attempts depends on the nature of the defect. For example, one of two repair attempts may be reasonable for serious safety defects such as brake failure or faulty airbags, while minor defects may be allowed more attempts.
- The repair must be substantial enough to impair the use of the vehicle, pose a significant safety risk to the occupants, and/or significantly lower the value of the vehicle.
- The problem cannot have been caused by the unauthorized or unreasonable use of the vehicle after it has been sold.
Let CA Lemon Law Firm Help You
With decades spent fighting for the rights of consumers, our team understands the laws and the strategies that work in protecting your purchase. Call our firm today and schedule your free consultation to get started.
Dial (818) 960-1550 now to speak with a Glendale lemon law attorney.
