What is California Lemon Law all About?

The Margarian Law Firm

Definition of Lemon

A lemon car may be defined as one that has got too many defects and/or problems that hinder its effective operation and may cause injuries and even fatalities.

The Lemon Law

Lemon Law (Federal Law)Magnuson–Moss Warranty

Act

CA lemon law (state law)

Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty

Act

Other state Lemon Laws

For more: http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/car-consumer-guide/faq/

Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law

New motor vehicle

The chassis cab of a motor home

A dealer-owned vehicle

A demonstrator vehicle

Other vehicle sold with a manufacturer’s new car warranty

The vehicle must:

Be used mainly for personal, family or household purposesHave a gross vehicle weight no more than 10,000 poundsBe used mainly for business purposes by any person or business to which at least 1 but not more than 5 motor vehicles are registered in California

Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law

10,000

pounds

The motor vehicle must have been:

Purchased or leased in CaliforniaPurchased or leased by a full-time active duty member of the Armed Forces who was registered or residing in California at the time of purchase or lease or at the time the claim is filed

Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law

Problems covered by the CA Lemon Law

The lemon law covers vehicles with malfunctions that:

Are covered by the manufacturer’s written new vehicle warrantySubstantially impair the value, use, or safety of the vehicle to the consumer

The California lemon law does not cover vehicle problems that have arisen due to owner negligence and abuse.

Problems NOT covered by the CA Lemon Law

Reasonable number of repair attempts

The same problem resulted in a condition that could lead to a fatality and if the vehicle has been subject to repairs at least twice by the manufacturer and the owner has at least once directly notified the manufacturer about the need for repair.

If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:

The same problem has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer and the consumer has at least once directly notified the manufacturer that the vehicle needs repair

Reasonable number of repair attempts

If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:

The vehicle has been out of service for over 30 calendar days (cumulatively) due to repair of one or more nonconformities by the manufacturer.

Reasonable number of repair attempts

If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:

Remedies under the CA Lemon Law

Repurchase of owned vehicles

Repurchase of leased vehicles

Replacement

Most common vehicle defects

Unintended Acceleration

Defective Airbags

Brake Failure Defective Tires

Defective Seatbelts

Engine Defects

For more: http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/common-car-defects/#.U7AV7fmSxzo

Who to turn to?

If you think you have got a LEMON, you should contact a Lemon Law attorney in your state.

The Margarian Law Firm

801 N Brand Blvd, Ste 210

Glendale, California(818)-553-1000 http://margarianlaw.com/

Thank you!