4 Things Car Owners Might Not Know About California Lemon Law

There are four things car owners might not know about California lemon laws.  Most car owners don’t realize not everyone qualifies, there are time limits, settlements depend on the value of the vehicle, and how long does it takes to resolve a claim. First, if you didn’t buy the car in California it’s not covered by the state’s lemon law.  … Read More

Cars with a Major Safety Issue Qualify as a Lemon in California

Don’t Get Behind the Wheel of a Lemon There are many dangerous and congested roads throughout California, so it’s good to know that if you discover a major safety issue that your car could qualify as a lemon. Any driver traveling a busy freeway here is at risk of being involved in a collision, but there is an even greater … Read More

How to Choose a Top California Lemon Law Attorney

Don’t Take on Auto Manufacturers Alone In a perfect world, you could call up General Motors to ask for your money back or a replacement for your defective Chevrolet Malibu. But this isn’t a perfect world and the $29 billion automotive industry has no plans to refund customers or replace problematic cars and trucks any time soon. Indeed, last year, … Read More

The Perfect Car Doesn’t Exist, That’s Why There Are Lemon Law Lawyers

Don’t Keep Loving a Lemon – Find a California Lemon Law Lawyer It was love at first sight from the first time you strapped yourself into the driver’s seat. She was easy on the eyes, had perfect curves, and an engine that purred like a kitten.  You thought you had found the perfect car as you drove off the dealership … Read More

Why Should You Hire a California Lemon Law Attorney?

Many car owners put up with a defective vehicle because they don’t think they can fight a powerful auto manufacturer. However, if you were unfortunate enough to purchase a defective vehicle and it is still covered under warranty, a qualified lemon law attorney can assist you. They can help you navigate the legal process and possibly, obtain a refund, replacement … Read More

Labor and Parts shortages: Millions of defective cars remain on the roads

Millions of dangerous vehicles remain a safety threat on roads throughout the United States due to labor shortages and because parts are not available to fix them. Some car owners may not even know there is a government or manufacturer recall for their vehicle. Those who find out they need a repair, aren’t likely to get it done quickly due … Read More

What is Lemon Law?

What is the Lemon Law

If your newly-purchased vehicle spends more time in the shop then on the road or in your driveway, chances are, you have a lemon. In most states, a lemon is defined as a car that has a defect covered by the Factory warranty that caused an interruption within a designated period or number of miles after purchase, and the issue … Read More

History of California Lemon Law: Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

Prior to 1970, a person who bought a defective vehicle in California had to fight it out alone with the dealership and or the powerful auto manufacturer. It was a David versus Goliath battle, but unlike the biblical story, the consumer more often came out the loser. In 1970, however, that changed when the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, better known … Read More

About 150,000 Consumers Make Lemon Law Claims in the United States Every Year

Roughly 1 percent or 150,000 vehicles nationwide qualify as lemons. These are vehicles that have repeated or unfixable problems that diminish its value or threaten the safety of its occupants. So what is a lemon and how do I get a refund or replacement vehicle?  What Qualifies as a “Lemon”? Major or substantial defect covered by warranty terms Defect is … Read More