For used vehicles to qualify as a lemon, they must meet the following conditions:

• Have a defect that affects use, safety, or value

• Have been subject to a reasonable number of repair attempts

• Have an active manufacturer warranty

Even one condition unmet is enough for vehicles not to qualify as lemons, meaning that consumers will not be able to file lemon law claims. If you are unsure of whether your used car qualifies as a lemon, contact us today.

To meet the definition of a lemon, used vehicles must still be under an active manufacturer warranty. The problem with used cars is that the warranty period is much shorter than with new cars. In addition, there is no industry standard – so the warranty period will vary based on the auto manufacturer and even the model year of vehicles. For example, for certified-used vehicles, Toyota offers a straightforward 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty and a 7-year/100,000-mile limited power train warranty. Honda, on the other hand, has a tier system; their HondaTrue Certified vehicles have 100-day/5,000-mile coverage, HondaTrue Certified vehicles (model years 2019 to 2024 with under 80,000 miles) have 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage and 4-year/48,000-mile non-powertrain coverage (or 1-year/12,000-mile coverage if the vehicle was out of warranty when it was purchased), HondaTrue Certified+ vehicles (latest model years with under 12,000 miles) have 7-year/100,000-mile and 5-year/86,000-mile coverage for powertrain and non-powertrain respectively. Although these are just two auto manufacturers, it is important to understand that these warranties can vary significantly.

Because of this, it is important that consumers have a thorough understanding of their manufacturer warranty to ensure that they know exactly how long they have to file their lemon law claims. As mentioned above, as soon as the warranty expires, vehicles no longer qualify as lemons. If you are unsure of the total time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

How long do I have to file my lemon law claim? This is a very important question. In California, lemon law claims are subject to a four-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants can have up to four years to file their claims on time. However, this does not mean that claimants will have the full four years to file under the lemon law. This is because claims must be filed while the vehicle is still under warranty – and some warranties are less than four years.

Finding the right representation is essential for winning a lemon law claim for used cars that are still under warranty coverage. Our team at the Lemon Law Lawyer is more than ready to take on your lemon law claim and stake care of the entire process to secure the best result possible for your used car lemon law claim. Our lawyers have the experience necessary to fight to protect your rights under the lemon law and ensure that the manufacturer either replaces the vehicle or reimburses you for all costs associated with the purchase of the vehicle.

What if I have already started the legal process but am not happy with the way things are going? If you are unhappy with the way that your current legal team is handling your claim and are interested in switching representation, our team can also help you! You can switch representation at any time if you are unsatisfied with the way that your case is going.

Our legal team here at Lemon Law Lawyer has the experience necessary to handle your used car lemon law claim and ensure that you reach the best outcome possible. Whether you are interested in starting or continuing your claim, you can be certain that our lawyers are ready to evaluate your situation and guide you every step of the way with your used car lemon law claim. No matter the auto manufacturer that you are taking on, you can be certain that our team can help you. Contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation with the best California lemon law lawyers!