Does the California Lemon Law apply to private sales?
No, private party sales are no longer covered under the Song-Beverly Act, California’s Lemon Law. However, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also protect...
Does the California Lemon Law apply to used vehicles?
YES! The California Lemon law applies to both used and pre-owned cars that are still covered by a dealer or manufacturer’s warranty. The law does not ...
How much does it cost to hire a Lemon Law attorney in California?
NOTHING! California’s Lemon Law includes a fee-shifting provision that holds the manufacturer responsible for your legal fees when you win your case. ...
Do I need to hire a lawyer?
No, you may file a claim directly against the automobile manufacturer without help from an attorney. However, we’re often able to secure settlements t...
How long do I have to file a lawsuit under the California Lemon Law?
You have four years from the date of the breach of warranty to file a lawsuit under the Song-Beverly Act (California Lemon Law). In other words, you h...
Does my car qualify as a lemon in California?
In the express language of the Song-Beverly and Tanner Consumer Protection Act (California’s Lemon Law), the phrase “four (4) repair attempts within 1...
What counts as a repair attempt?
The California Lemon Law defines a repair attempt as any time a consumer presents a vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair, even if the dealer is ...
How many repair attempts does the Lemon Law in California require?
The California Lemon Law grants dealers four (4) repair attempts for any single defect. However, if the defect has the potential to cause serious inju...
How does the Lemon Law work?
If a vehicle manufacturer fails to repair a warrantied defect after a reasonable number of attempts, the California Lemon Law entitles the consumer to...