What is a Lemon?
A Lemon is any product that costs more than $25 and exhibits significant problems and non-conformities affecting its use, value, or safety. This product always comes with a written manufacturer warranty. If the warrantor is unable or unwilling to fix the product after a reasonable number of repair attempts, then the product may be branded as a “lemon.”
What are the laws otherwise called?
The Lemon Law is a federal law; it is called Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
The California Lemon Law is a state law; it is called Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
How many times do I need to take my car to the dealer to have a California Lemon Law claim?
There isn’t any set number of repair attempts for a vehicle to be branded a “lemon”. If the vehicle defect is severe, then two repair visits may be enough to have a California Lemon Law claim. Four repair visits for the same problem usually suffice for a California Lemon Law claim. In addition, if the vehicle has been in the dealership for warranty repairs for cumulatively 30 days, it may again qualify under California Lemon Law.
Do used cars qualify under the lemon law?
In the state of California a used car may qualify under Lemon Law or some other consumer protection laws provided that it comes with a warranty or a service contract.
Can’t I manage the things by myself?
Well, you can at least try it, but in most of the cases the help of a skilled lemon law attorney is needed. The manufacturer or the dealer will try to switch you from the idea of making a Lemon Law claim onto the idea of trading in your lemon or selling it to another person. However, if you do not want to be cheated or ripped off, you had better turn to a lemon law lawyer to handle your case.
What remedies can I expect to receive?
A good lawyer may be able to reach any of these three types of remedies for you:
A replacement vehicle. The manufacturer may provide you with another car taking back their defective vehicle.
A lemon law buyback. The manufacturer may purchase back their defective vehicle from you.
A cash settlement. The manufacturer may pay you the refund of the original purchase price. In this case you are free to sell or keep the defective vehicle.
If you think you have got a “lemon vehicle” you should contact the Law Offices of Hovanes Margarian for legal help. We will evaluate your case and see what can be done to provide you with proper compensation. The Law Offices of Hovanes Margarian is a California based law firm dealing with lemon law and auto dealer fraud cases. You can contact us at: 866.97.LEMON (866.975.3666).
source: lemonlawcourt.com
