Will a modification have an impact on my ability to recover under Lemon Law?
If you upgrade your car by adding an aftermarket safety device or reupholstering the interior and later discover that your car has a major defect, you may ask: Will a modification have an impact on my ability to recover under the lemon law? In many cases, drivers with modified vehicles still qualify under California’s robust […]
What Are the Advantages of Working with a California Lemon Law Attorney?
Purchasing a new or certified pre-owned vehicle should be an exciting experience. But when that shiny new car turns out to be defective, you may feel frustrated, betrayed, and helpless. California law allows you to pursue compensation, but the process can be complicated. An experienced lemon law attorney can guide you through each step, improving […]
What Is Lemon Law?
Getting stuck with a defective vehicle isn’t just frustrating—it can be expensive, unsafe, and disruptive to your everyday life. That’s why California has one of the strongest lemon laws in the country. This consumer protection law allows you to pursue a legal remedy if your vehicle has serious issues that can’t be fixed under the […]
Can Lemon Law Cars Be Resold? What You Need to Know
After you win a lemon law dispute, the automaker may take back your vehicle and offer you a full refund, minus a deduction based on the mileage you had before your vehicle was defective. Your vehicle is branded as a “lemon law buyback” after arbitration or litigation is completed. This “lemon title,” meaning the repurchase […]
Accidents and Collisions: How California Lemon Law Applies
Has your vehicle experienced recurring problems either around or after the time of a serious collision? Whether your vehicle problems qualify as manufacturing defects under the California Lemon Law can be difficult for the average consumer to determine. For a vehicle problem to count as a defect, it has to impact your vehicle’s use, value […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim on a Vehicle Bought at Auction?
Buying a vehicle at an auction may be a chance for you to get a great deal on your desired vehicle. However, purchasing a vehicle at an auction can come at a great deal of risk. If you purchased a vehicle at an auction, only to find that it has substantial problems, you may wonder […]
What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Unfixable Under Warranty
When you purchase a new vehicle, it typically comes with a warranty provided by the manufacturer. A warranty is a promise that the manufacturer makes to repair or replace certain components of your vehicle in case they malfunction or fail within a specified period or mileage limit. However, warranties have limitations, and it’s important to […]
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 […]
Can I Resell a Lemon Law Buyback Vehicle? What You Should Know
If you pursue a lemon law claim, there are three possible outcomes: you get cash compensation while keeping the vehicle, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle and you get a replacement, or the manufacturer takes back the vehicle and you get a full refund for your lemon. The latter result is called a “Lemon Law […]
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 […]