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California Lemon Law FAQ's

Q. Does the California lemon law apply to other types of products beside motor vehicles?

A. Although the California lemon law only applies to new motor vehicles, demonstrators, used motor vehicles that are still covered under the manufacturer's warranty, and the chassis portion of a motor home, the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to the purchase of all consumer products such as boats, motorcycles, electronic equipment etc.

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Q. Does a consumer who purchases a used motor vehicle that is not covered under a manufacturer's warranty have any rights against the seller of the motor vehicle?

A. Yes. For example, if the seller of the used motor vehicle has provided a warranty or misrepresented the condition of the vehicle, the consumer has rights similar to the new motor vehicle lemon law.

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Q. Are there special lemon law rules when a safety related defect is involved?

A. Yes. Subject to certain other requirements, if there have been two safety related repair attempts in the first eighteen months of ownership or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first, it is presumed the motor vehicle is a lemon.

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Q. For the California lemon law to apply, must the vehicle have a certain number of repairs in the first eighteen months or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first?

A. No. The California lemon law only requires that there be a reasonable number of repair attempts.

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Q. If the motor vehicle is presumed to be a lemon under California law, is the manufacturer required to refund the consumer's money or provide a replacement vehicle at no cost to the consumer?

A. No. The manufacturer has the right to prove that even though there have been a certain number of repair attempts to the motor vehicle, the vehicle is not a lemon.

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Q. What type of defenses can you expect the manufacturer of the motor vehicle to allege?

A. In a lemon law case, manufacturers typically argue that the defect the consumer is complaining about is not substantial, that the motor vehicle has been repaired or that the defect(s) complained about by the consumer cannot be duplicated.

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Q. If the vehicle was purchased for business reasons, does the California lemon law still apply?

A. Yes. Subject to certain exceptions, the lemon law may apply to a motor vehicle that was purchased for business reasons.

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Q. Should consumers use the manufacturer's arbitration program before hiring a lawyer and filing a lawsuit?

A. Although sometimes you may be able to settle the case on your own, it is highly advisable to have an attorney represent you and it’s FREE!

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Q. Is there any way for you to help me with my lemon law claim if I'm unable to travel to your office?

A. Yes. In handling many of our client's lemon law claims, phone conferences and email correspondence is enough to obtain the information we need to send to auto manufacturers to get you the money that is owed to you for your defective vehicle. With the increased availability and simple use of fax machines, much of the vital data that we need does not require our clients to visit our office or meet with us in person; however, we are always happy to arrange a convenient time to do so.

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Q. How much money of my own do I need to save in order to pay for your services in my lemon law case?

A. None. We do not charge our clients any hidden fees or require any pre-made payment to obtain our services. As a standard procedure, the settlement reached in your case will contribute to paying attorney fees. In addition, the auto manufacturer may also be held responsible for court fees or attorney costs. It is our goal to make seeking a lemon law claim an option that consumers of all economic backgrounds can participate in.

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Q. Why is it FREE?

A. We don't charge for the phone call, the consultation, or the representation because we are compensated by the vehicle manufacturer. You can rest assured that we only benefit if you do.

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