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What qualifies for the California Lemon Law?

• April 28, 2022
• Categories: Lemon Law

If you purchased a defective car, truck, SUV, RV or other vehicle that spends more time with a mechanic than it does with you, we understand how frustrating that can be. After your third or fourth repair attempt, you may have realized that you bought a lemon. So, what qualifies for the California lemon law? Fortunately, California has a strong lemon law that looks favorably on consumers as long as you can prove that the vehicle’s defect is...

Can you return a car you just bought?

• January 22, 2022
• Categories: Lemon Law

If you purchase a new car and then experience buyer’s remorse in California, you don’t have a lot of options. The terms of new car sales contracts are very strict (you may have more luck cancelling a used car purchase). Most car dealers do not allow you to back out of a purchase agreement after you sign on the dotted line. With new car purchases, there is no automatic “cooling off period.” The only way out for most people is to plead the...

What type of authority does the lemon law statute have in California?

• January 21, 2022
• Categories: Lemon Law

The lemon law statute in California has a great deal of authority. In fact, it is one of the most powerful lemon laws among all states in the nation. The purpose of the California Lemon Law is to provide legal recourse to consumers who’ve purchased defective vehicles and to protect consumers from aggressive and sometimes unethical vehicle sales tactics. The California Lemon Law holds manufacturers liable for the quality of the vehicles the...

How Many Repairs Before a Car Is a Lemon?

• December 10, 2021
• Categories: Lemon Law

California’s Lemon Law provides legal recourse to motorists who have purchased defective vehicles. The law offers remedies to consumers, including a manufacturer buyback, a replacement vehicle or, in some cases, a cash settlement. But a vehicle owner must first prove that they’ve actually purchased a lemon. You may be asking yourself, “How many repairs before a car is a lemon?” The answer depends on the danger and safety threat that t...

How Safe Are Electric Cars?

• November 16, 2021
• Categories: Lemon Law

If you’re wondering how safe are electric cars, you’re not alone. A record number of people are snapping up Teslas and other electric vehicles, and EVs are among the most popular cars on the road today. But some owners want to know if EVs are as safe as their internal combustion engine counterparts. The short answer is yes, but let’s take a closer look. A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Read More

What can affect a lemon law claim?

• November 3, 2021
• Categories: Lemon Law

There are several factors that can affect a lemon law claim. California law is clear that you must be able to check certain boxes before initiating a lemon law claim. Some of these factors include:

• Nature of the defect
• New or used vehicle
• Statute of limitations
• Proof of repair attempts
• Quality and skill of your attorney...
  
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