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Strong Support for Lemon Law Cases

More than 20 Years of Experience Serving Southern California

When you purchase a new car, you expect a trouble-free experience. However, when buying a used car, you anticipate that the dealer will be honest about any potential issues. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. If you suspect you may have purchased a lemon, it's important to understand your rights under California lemon law. For assistance with lemon law claims, contact The Law Office of Robert L. Starr, APC, and speak with a knowledgeable lemon law attorney.

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Is Your Car Covered?

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 are sold with a warranty.

  • Certified pre-owned cars sold with a warranty.

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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:

  1. The manufacturer repurchases the car from you
  2. The manufacturer replaces your car
  3. You can receive a cash settlement, which may involve a repair supervised by the manufacturer’s representative
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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.