Nothing is worse than seeing a check engine light flash on shortly after purchasing a car. If your vehicle is covered under California lemon law, you may be entitled to receive a cash settlement or have the manufacturer replace or repurchase your problematic car, motorcycle, RV, or boat. Our firm can assist you in identifying whether you purchased a lemon and guide you on the next steps.
The California lemon law covers:
- New cars sold with a warranty
- Certified preowned cars sold with a warranty
How to Know if You Bought a Lemon
Not every car issue indicates that you have a lemon on your hands. However, if you recently purchased a new car with a warranty, you should not have to return to the dealer repeatedly for repairs covered by that warranty.
Look out for warning signs such as problems with:
- Airbags
- Steering and alignment
- Transmission issues, including sudden lack of acceleration, slipping, over-revving, or grinding and clunking noises
- Stalling or shutting off
- Headlights
- Brakes
- Electrical problems with the radio, locks, windows, or air conditioning
- Leaks
Under California lemon law, you must give a manufacturer a “reasonable” number of chances to repair a problem, and this amount varies, based upon a number of different factors. If there is a problem affecting your immediate safety, reach out to us quickly.
There are three possible remedies available to you in a lemon law claim:
- The manufacturer repurchases the car from you
- The manufacturer replaces your car
- You can receive a cash settlement, which may involve a repair supervised by the manufacturer’s representative
What to Do Next
Our firm has helped thousands of car buyers who unknowingly purchased lemons, and we understand what makes a successful lemon law claim in California.
Attorney Robert Starr has been handling lemon law claims for over 20 years. His firm is well-versed in the tactics manufacturers and dealers may use to limit their damages. Let us make our best effort to help you file a lemon law claim and help you to receive the respect you deserve as a consumer.
