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Manufacturer Repurchases

According to the Tanner Consumer Protection Act of California (sometimes referred to as the California Lemon Law), consumers maybe able to require a manufacturer to repurchase a vehicle if the vehicle has a defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. Specifically, according to the Lemon Law, within the first 18 months of owning a vehicle (or 18,000 miles of driving it – whichever comes first), if any one of these three conditions is met, the vehicle is presumed to be a lemon, and a buyer may be entitled to manufacturer repurchase or refund:

1. The owner has made two (or more) attempts to fix a problem that makes the car unsafe to drive – without success.
2. The manufacturer (or authorized dealer) has tried to repair the same issue four times or more – without success.
3. Your motor vehicle has been rendered out of service for 30 days (total – not necessarily consecutive) due to repairs.

A skilled California lemon law attorney will tell you that even if the above conditions may still be entitled to your money back or a new if your vehicle cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. The rules governing manufacturer repurchases can get quite complicated, and the Lemon Law is subject to reasonable interpretation. Manufacturers, for instance, might claim that the damage is not "substantial," that the car has indeed been repaired, or that the consumer is making up the problem or blowing it out of proportion.

You can counter these claims, but it’s usually helpful to work with a sophisticated and experienced California Lemon Law attorney, such as Howard D. Silver. Our team has a 95% success rate, and we provide free and confidential consultations. Email us through this website, or call toll free at 1-866-49-LEMON to discuss whether or not you qualify for a manufacturer repurchase or other type of refund.

Please note that even if you bought a used car – whether it was certified pre-owned or not – you still may have significant rights and recourse to getting compensated. Likewise, even if you have passed the 18,000 mile marker (or 18 month marker), you may still be able to compel the manufacturer to repurchase your vehicle. The Lemon Law has a four-year statute of limitations – that is, you have up to four years from the time you knew (or should have known) that your vehicle was indeed a lemon to take legal action.

Get your questions answered by a professional today – call 1-866-49-LEMON now.