Do I Qualify for California Lemon Law?

When Life Hands You a Lemon, Get Representation

Have you experienced repeated issues with your vehicle? You may qualify for relief under California's Lemon Law.

How to determine if you're eligible:

Vehicle Usage

  • Leased or purchased vehicles for personal, family, or small business use are covered.
  • Eligible vehicles include:
    • Cars
    • Trucks
    • SUVs
    • Vans
    • Dealer-owned vehicles
    • Certain motorhome components like the chassis and drivetrain.

Warranty Requirements

  • Your vehicle must have been under the original manufacturer’s warranty at the time problems developed, and a dealership must have been given the opportunity to repair these defects before the warranty’s expiration.
  • Contrary to popular belief, the law applies even if your vehicle is older than 12 months or has more than 12,000 miles, as long as it’s under warranty.
  • Extended warranties are not eligible, as they are essentially service contracts covering repairs on vehicles after the manufacturer's warranty has expired. While in some ways similar, they are not the same as a manufacturer's warranty.

Repair Attempts

  • The dealership must have made multiple unsuccessful attempts to fix the issue. Typically, this means at least four repair attempts for the same issue or more than 30 days out of service during the warranty period.

Extent of Defect

  • The defect must impair the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.
  • The issue must not result from unauthorized modifications, neglect, or abuse.

What You Need to Support a Claim

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To pursue a Lemon Law claim, you’ll need documentation of your vehicle’s repair history. This includes:

  • Repair orders
  • Receipts
  • SERVICE records

These documents prove the dealership had a reasonable opportunity to resolve the defect but failed.

Why Choose Us?

Serving The Lemon Lawyer specializes in securing the best possible outcomes for clients under California’s Lemon Law – at no cost to you. Our team regularly ensures loans are paid off, monthly payments are refunded, and consumers receive a fair settlement for faulty vehicles —whether that’s a replacement or full compensation.

Potential outcomes may include:

  • Buyback Refund: The manufacturer repurchases the vehicle, covering your down payment, monthly payments, and loan balance.
  • Replacement Vehicle: You may receive a brand-new vehicle.
  • Cash Compensation: Instead of a buyback or replacement, you could receive a cash settlement for the defect.
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Questions? Reach out to our team to see if your vehicle qualifies under California Lemon Law.