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Manufacturer Buybacks

Pursuant to the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act of California, auto manufacturers must meet certain obligations to their customers. If a consumer discovers that her vehicle is what's colloquially known as a "lemon" – that is, there are persistent mechanical problems that can't be fixed – he or she has a right to a manufacturer buyback of their vehicle as well as other compensation, subject to certain conditions.

One important term to know is "nonconformity." A nonconformity is a problem that substantially impairs the safety, value, or use of a vehicle to the leaseholder or buyer. Essentially, it's what most people would call a defect.

Not all defects will be substantial enough to merit a manufacturer buyback, however, such as:

• problems with a radio or CD player
• car paint irregularities
• less than optimal gas mileage

Some problems may be ambiguous. For instance, if your engine light doesn't work, this may or may not be considered a substantial nonconformity, as it may just be a broken light or an indication of serious engine problem.

In clear cut cases -- such as the car's brake system repeatedly failing even after multiple repair attempts -- consumers may have a (relatively) easy time demonstrating that they deserve a buyback, refund, or other compensation. But in more ambiguous cases – and even in some not so ambiguous cases – auto manufacturers may fight your case vigorously, drawing on expert testimony and leveraging the power of many skilled attorneys.

Other times, manufacturers will offer an unsatisfying halfway solution – providing bad repairs, partial refunds or a replacement car that does not match the vehicle originally purchased.

Contact a Lemon Law Buyback Attorney in California

Unless you, like all car manufacturers, have a vigorous and experienced lemon law attorney on your side, you could have a difficult time compelling satisfactory results. Rather than trying to assess the merits of your case on your own, consider speaking today with veteran CA lemon lawyer, Howard Silver. The Law Offices of Howard D. Silver has a 95% success rate, and we provide free consultations for anyone who believes that they may have a case under the California Lemon Law. Call us toll free at 1-866-49-LEMON.