Lemon Law · California
Car back at the dealer for the same problem? You may have a lemon law claim.
California’s lemon law can require a manufacturer to buy back or replace a vehicle it cannot fix under warranty after a reasonable number of tries. Send the firm your repair history and we will tell you whether you have a claim. The review is free.
If your claim succeeds, California law requires the manufacturer to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Do you have a claim?
Four signs your vehicle may be a lemon
You do not need all four. If any of this sounds like your car, it is worth a free review.
California’s legal presumption looks at the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect that could cause death or serious injury, four or more for the same problem, or more than 30 days out of service. You can still have a claim outside those numbers.
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Same problem, more than one repair visit
The dealer has tried to fix the same defect and it keeps coming back.
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Weeks in the shop
The vehicle has been out of service for repairs for 30 days or more in total.
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It started under warranty
The problem first showed up while the manufacturer’s warranty was in effect.
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It affects use, value or safety
Stalling, transmission trouble, brake or steering faults, electrical failures and the like.
What the firm handles
Lemon Law matters we take on.
- Repeated repairs for the same defect
- Long stretches out of service
- Engine, transmission and electrical failures
- Brake, steering and other safety defects
- Buyback (repurchase) claims
- Replacement vehicle claims
Not on the list? Ask. If the firm is not the right fit, we will tell you.
What to have ready
- Repair orders from every visit
- Your purchase or lease contract
- Current registration
- The warranty booklet, if you have it
Missing some of it? Send the form anyway. The dealer can reprint your repair orders.
What happens next
How it works with the firm.
If your claim succeeds, California law requires the manufacturer to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
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Send your repair history
Answer four quick questions now. The firm will ask for your repair orders after that.
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The firm reviews it, free
We read the paperwork against the law and tell you plainly whether you have a claim.
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We deal with the manufacturer
If you hire the firm, we handle the automaker so you can stop arguing with the dealership.
“They handled my lemon law buyback from start to finish, and I couldn’t be happier with their professionalism, communication, and overall customer service. The entire process was smooth, stress-free, and they kept me informed every step of the way.”
Reviews are from the firm’s Google profile, quoted as written with names left out. Each one reflects one client’s experience and is not a guarantee, warranty or prediction of the outcome of your matter. 5.0 on Google
Common questions
Lemon Law: what people ask first.
What does a lemon law case cost me?
If your claim succeeds, California law requires the manufacturer to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The firm explains the full terms in writing before you decide to hire us.
Does the car have to be new?
The strongest claims usually involve vehicles bought or leased new. A used vehicle can qualify in some situations, for example when it was sold with a new or certified warranty. Tell us how and when you got the vehicle and we will tell you where you stand.
Should I keep taking it to the dealer?
Yes. Keep taking it to an authorized dealer for the problem, describe it the same way each time, and keep every repair order. Those records are the backbone of a claim.
What can I get out of a claim?
Depending on the facts, the law provides for a repurchase (buyback), a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement. Every case turns on its own facts and no outcome is guaranteed.
How long does it take?
It depends on the manufacturer and your repair history. After the free review, the firm will give you a realistic picture for your situation.
This page is general information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
Find out where you stand. It costs nothing to ask.
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