Many California vehicle owners report problems that affect their cars’ use, safety or value. Time and time again, they are forced to take their cars in for costly repairs. These issues may not be due to overuse or poor maintenance. Many of the biggest car manufacturers fail to deliver vehicles that meet safety and quality standards set by California consumer protection laws. These cars are known as lemons.
What Is A Lemon?
A car, truck or another kind of vehicle may be a lemon if it experiences issues that make it unreliable or unsafe and if it has had to be taken into the dealership for repairs at least once. Lemon owners are protected by the California Lemon Law. Examples of these issues include:
- Fluid Leaks
- Check Engine Light Turns On
- Vehicle Stalls While Driving
- Vehicle Cannot Accelerate
What Is The California Lemon Law?
The California Lemon Law is designed to protect car owners who have purchased or leased a vehicle with serious problems that cannot be repaired under warranty after a reasonable number of attempts.
Under this law, car manufacturers are required to provide at least one of the following remedies to lemon owners:
- Large Cash Settlement
- Reimbursement for Vehicle Costs
- Cash Buyback of Your Vehicle
How Much Does It Cost To File A California Lemon Law Claim?
The auto manufacturer is required to pay consumers’ attorneys’ fees and costs.
For more information and answers to other Lemon Law questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Originally by Paula Quiroz
Lemon Law Help by Knight Law Group is an automotive lemon law firm that exclusively practices in California. If you are a California resident who purchased or leased a defective vehicle from a licensed dealership in California, we may be able to help you get rid of your potential lemon and recover significant cash compensation. Model year restrictions apply: 2017–Present vehicle models only.
However, we cannot help those who reside outside of California or purchased their vehicle outside of California unless they are active duty members of the Armed Forces, nor will we be able to refer those to a lemon law firm in their states.
To learn more about the California Lemon Law and your legal rights, visit our guides on the California Lemon Law and Used Car Lemon Law for more information.
