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Lemon Law Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a lemon under California law?

A lemon is a vehicle that has recurring defects covered by its manufacturer’s warranty, affecting its use, value or safety, and has been subject to two or more repair attempts by the manufacturer or its authorized repair facility.

The manufacture or its authorized repair facility should have been given “a reasonable number of attempts” to fix the vehicle. A reasonable number of attempts vary from case to case and depends on the nature and frequency of the defects. However, in any case, there should be at least two (2) repair attempts at fixing the vehicle.

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

How long do I have to file a lemon law claim in California?

The timeline varies from case to case. For an accurate response you should consult with an attorney. Sometimes there are more than one issues present in your case that could involve a different deadline to file a lawsuit of a cause of action.

As such, it is important to reach out to an experienced attorney at (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website as soon possible.

What are my rights under California's Lemon Law?

If your vehicle is a lemon, you are entitled to a repurchase, replacement or a cash compensation depending on the facts of your case. A repurchase should cover your paid monthly payments, the balance of your loan, your downpayment, registration, taxes etc. minus your mileage deduction and non-manufacturer installed items.

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

What steps should I take if I think I have a lemon vehicle in California?

Click here to see “A Guide on how to Prepare My Lemon Law Case” or Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

What compensation can I receive if my vehicle is deemed a lemon in California?

If your vehicle is a lemon you are entitled to repurchase, replacement or cash compensation, as well as your incidental damages minus your statutory mileage offset calculated.

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

Do leased vehicles qualify under California's Lemon Law?

Yes. Both leased and purchased vehicles from a manufacture or its authorized dealer qualify under the lemon law.

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

What documentation do I need to file a lemon law claim in California?

At a very least, you will need your repair documents and your lease/purchase contract. Any other evidence you may have such as videos or photos related to the defect can be useful. You should also consider keeping your repair receipts and your tow receipts to be included in your case.

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

What if my vehicle's warranty has expired? Can I still file a lemon law claim?

In some cases if the defect your case is built on started before the warranty expired, you may still be able to build a case. An experienced lemon law attorney will review your documents for Free and let you know if you have a case or not.

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

How long does the lemon law process take in California?

It depends. Some cases settle as quick as a couple of months and some cases settle within a year or more. Every manufacturer litigates cases differently and each case has its own unique facts. Therefore, there is absolutely no definite answer to this question. However, what this office does is it aggressively pursue for clients’ right and litigates cases without any waste of time.

 

If you think you have a lemon, Call (310) 525-5116 or fill out the form on the website and have an experienced attorney look at your documents and give you an accurate estimate for Free.

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