California Lemon Law: Everything you Need to Know
Malfunctioning vehicles are a hassle to deal with and it’s an interference that many drivers would more than happily avoid. It not only is a loss of time but also requires a considerable investment having to deal with a so-called lemon. It is not only about cars. Everything that breaks down is a frustration to repair. Luckily there exists a warranty, but this does not solve the problem.
Here is where the California Lemon Law comes into aid to consumers. But what exactly is Lemon Law? And what is there to know about?
What is Lemon Law?
In California, there is something known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, or also referred to as Lemon Law, that protects consumer goods that come in with a warranty.
More specifically, what is known as Federal Lemon Law protects all goods and products accompanied by a written warranty.
Lemon law supports owners of vehicles that are unsatisfactory and need to be repaired for quality, performance or safety issues encountered. The “lemon” reference brings back to the sour aftertaste brought by having to deal with a car, an SUV, motorcycle, boat or a truck, that gets undervalued after every reparation. And the whole reparation deal can get particularly stressful, not to mention the time lost and resources invested for the reparation to occur properly.
Under the California Lemon Law, a customer has a right to be funded with a new vehicle in case the car needs recurrent reparation for the same issues. For example, if you find yourself having to fix the electrical system of your car more than once, Lemon Law can help you fix the problem for once.
A successful Lemon Law claim with us will result in the manufacturer of your vehicle paying the attorney’s fees and costs incurred at the court (and the costs are not deducted from the portion of your settlement, meaning that by winning the case you’ll be refunded the expenses and get your full settlement).
When am I eligible to issue a claim under Lemon Law?
Lemon Law is applicable when your car has been repaired while under warranty or if continuous repairs started during the warranty period. Furthermore, the defects for which the repairs have been completed should considerably impact the value or the overall safety of the vehicle. When the manufacturer is unable to fix an issue within a reasonable number of attempts, Lemon Law can be applied. That means that in this case, you are legally entitled to a settlement, a buyback.
Lemon Law applies to cars, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and trucks, no matter if they are new, used or on lease.
As a rule of thumb, when your vehicle has undergone reparation 4 times within the first 18 months since the purchase or the first 18,000 miles, you officially have a “lemon”, meaning you are eligible to claim under California Lemon Law. Additionally, Lemon Law is also applicable if your vehicle has been in reparation in the manufacturer shop for more than a month.
Of course, to assess the vehicle’s conditions as entitled to a possible refund, the gravity of the issue that has undergone frequent reparations unsuccessfully needs to be considerable. What does that mean?
The issue should significantly affect the safety or the ease of using the vehicle. A minor issue would unfortunately not qualify you for a refund; however, the situation should be properly analyzed by the attorney.
What can I get from a successful Lemon Law Claim?
How Can We Help You?
We are an attorney company specialized in California and Federal Lemon Laws and our mission is to help you get what you deserve when you find yourself in possession of a lemon.
Our expertise is extremely significant in manufacturers’ warranties and we will negotiate your case to increase your compensation to the maximum possible value, exceeding your expectations.
We provide you with the support that will aid you in going against even the bigger manufacturer. Don’t risk losing your case going without us. We are here to help you.
Under the law, the manufacturer will refund you the attorney fees and costs in the situation of a successful case. This repairment will not be deducted from your portion of your settlement.
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