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 […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim for a Branded Vehicle?
If you’re going to buy a used vehicle, it’s of the utmost importance that you are aware of the vehicle’s history. When searching for advice on buying a used car, you may have come across the term “lemon law buyback.” If you see this term on a vehicle’s history report, that means the vehicle was […]
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 […]
How Vehicle Age Affects Lemon Law Claims in California
Sometimes, you might purchase a brand new vehicle, only for dangerous problems to show up six months later with seemingly no fix. Other times, you might purchased a vehicle and the going may be good for quite some time before an unfixable problem arises. Either way, you might ask, “How old can a car be […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim After Selling or Trading In Your Vehicle?
If you have had a vehicle with recurring problems, you may have asked yourself “Is my vehicle a lemon?” Alternatively, you might have declared the vehicle unfixable and asked yourself, “What’s the fastest way to get rid of the vehicle?” It’s understandable for an owner or lessee of a seemingly unfixable car to wash their […]