Jurupa Valley Lemon Law Attorney

For many people in Southern California, when it is time to file a lemon law claim, they may need legal help. If you have concerns about a lemon, count on a Jurupa Valley lemon law attorney at Neale & Fhima lemon law attorneys for the assistance you need. We provide free consultations

Important Information About the California Lemon Law

The California lemon law has strong protections for consumers, but there are some myths that we would like to dispel because this misinformation can hurt California drivers.

California Lemon Law Myths

#1 – Leased Cars Are Not Covered

Wrong. Leased vehicles in California that are covered by the original factory warranty are covered by the lemon law. If you have a leased vehicle that is under the original factory warranty, you can get help from Neale & Fhima.

#2 – Used Cars Are Not Covered

This is not true. If your used vehicle is covered by the original factory warranty, your vehicle should be covered by the lemon law. There are some special cases where the auto manufacturer may try to claim that a collision or modification of a used car is the cause of the defect. Please contact our Jurupa Vallen lemon law attorneys for more information about this.

#3 – My Car Runs

Just because your car is drivable right now does not mean that you cannot file a lemon law claim. It is possible that if your car has been in for repairs four times for the same safety-related defect while under warranty, or if it has been in the dealership for the same problem for a total of 30 days since you owned it, you may qualify for lemon law protection.

It is important to note here that if the same defect has been worked on four times or the car has been in the shop for 30 days, you have an advantage on the manufacturer. But this is only if the case ends up in trial.

The question of whether the manufacturer or dealership had enough chances to repair the vehicle is a question the judge or jury will decide. It is possible that the jury could conclude that enough attempts to repair the car were made, even if it was fewer than four.

#4 – I Have Mods on My Car

If you made modifications on your car, it does not always mean that you cannot get lemon law coverage. But you should definitely talk to an experienced lemon law lawyer about this.

#5 – Attorneys Are Expensive

The majority of lemon law attorneys, including Neale & Fhima, work on a contingency fee basis. The attorney will review your case and decide whether there is a strong chance you will win. If so, the attorney will take your case, and if you win, the manufacturer pays your legal fees. You do not owe anything if you lose the lemon law case.

#6 – I Have Too Many Miles on My Car

The statute of limitations to file a lemon law claim in California is four years from the date you knew the car was a lemon. This is a long time, and the standard of applying it legally must be reasonable. A good attorney can make a strong argument in your favor about when the statute of limitations began to run, regardless of how many years you have owned the car or miles it has.

About Jurupa Valley

Understanding the history of Jurupa Valley, California, is important to our firm. The city is located in Riverside County and was incorporated only in 2011. It is located approximately 50 miles east of Los Angeles. This growing city is a mix of residential development, rural farms and various agricultural activities, and has a population of 103,000. The weather here is warm and sunny most of the year, and many Californians are attracted to the climate and the cost of living that is lower on average than in many parts of California.

Call a Jurupa Valley Lemon Law Attorney Now

The lemon law in California provides strong protections for consumers, but getting one filed successfully is often challenging. Your chances of a successful claim rise dramatically when you have a skilled Jurupa Valley lemon law attorney in your corner.  Talk to a skilled attorney at Neale & Fhima today for a case review. We provide free consultations.