What to Expect from a Typical Lemon Law Settlement
If you’ve purchased a defective vehicle and want to pursue a lemon law claim, you might wonder what kind of settlement you can expect. Under the California Lemon Law, it is possible for a lemon owner to be awarded a cash and keep settlement, a vehicle repurchase or a lemon law buyback. Those are the […]
Is the Manufacturer’s Offer for Your Lemon Vehicle Unfair?
If you’ve experienced repeated problems with your vehicle and have pursued a Lemon Law claim, it’s possible that the manufacturer may offer you a settlement. A settlement is an agreement between you and the manufacturer that typically involves some form of compensation, such as a buyback or replacement vehicle, in exchange for dropping your Lemon […]
Can Multiple Defects Strengthen Your Lemon Law Claim?
It is not uncommon for lemon vehicles to have more than one defect. In fact, many defective vehicles will have multiple symptoms of a particular problem. For example, vehicles with faulty transmissions may leak transmission fluid, struggle to shift gears, overheat, burn, make strange noises or struggle to accelerate. Vehicles with faulty engines may experience […]
Can You File Multiple Lemon Law Claims? What You Should Know
Getting a vehicle that turns out to be defective is already frustrating enough. However, if this happens to you after you’ve already filed a lemon law claim for a different vehicle (and possibly from the same manufacturer!), that can only be a terrible experience for a consumer. If this has happened to you, you might […]
Should You Buy a Vehicle Branded as a Lemon Law Buyback?
When shopping for a used car, you may research a vehicle’s history and come across several titles. One of those titles you may come across is “lemon law buyback.” This refers to a vehicle that was previously deemed defective (or a “lemon”) and repurchased by the manufacturer. Vehicles labeled “lemon law buyback” may be sold […]
Negligence and Lemon Law Claims: What You Need to Know | Lemon Law Help
If your vehicle is not performing like it should, its performance may be caused by a manufacturing defect. Owners and lessees of vehicles with manufacturing defects may be eligible for a replacement or a repurchase of their vehicles under the California Lemon Law. However, auto manufacturers may attempt to skirt their responsibilities in the following […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim After Your Warranty Expires?
As a vehicle owner, it can be frustrating to discover that your vehicle problems appear unfixable, only to find out that your auto manufacturer’s warranty has expired. You might want to know what your legal options are in this case. However, every time you research the lemon law, you keep seeing the term “warranty period.” […]
How Manufacturers May Attempt to Deny Your Lemon Law Claim
If you suspect that your vehicle is a lemon, it’s important to know that the manufacturer may try to deny your lemon law claim. If they cannot get away with denying it outright, they may try to pay you less for your vehicle than you’re actually owed. Here are some ways that a manufacturer might […]
Does Mileage Affect Your Lemon Law Claim?
If you bought or leased a vehicle that has a lot of problems, you might wonder if you are eligible to file a lemon law claim. The California Lemon Law exists to protect consumers who purchased a defective vehicle that seemingly cannot be fixed. However, you may be concerned about mileage. How many miles can […]
Lemon Law for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: What You Need to Know
Battery fires, electrical problems, software issues or any other defects have the ability to make your electric or hybrid vehicle unsafe to drive. With an increasing number of electric and hybrid vehicles being sold in California, an increasing number of these vehicles may appear with significant manufacturing defects. Last year, 18.8% of all new cars […]