Steps to Take if Your New Car in CA Qualifies as a Lemon under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act For some, getting a new vehicle ends up being a nightmare when the vehicle that is supposed to be reliable ends up needing constant repairs. Unfortunately, some vehicles are defective and may have issues that affect the value, use, or safety of the vehicle. In California, consumers that purchase or lease defective vehicles are protected by the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (or the lemon law) and could take action against the auto manufacturer and be entitled to receive a replacement...

Qualifying Vehicles Under California Lemon Law: Criteria for Vehicles to be Considered Lemon When you buy or lease a vehicle, you expect it to be reliable. Unfortunately, sometimes a car or a motorcycle will turn out to have persistent defects that cannot be fixed no matter how many repair attempts have been made. That is exactly where consumer protection laws come in, specifically, the lemon law. Lemon law protects consumers from being stuck with any defective vehicles. Below, we will review exactly what vehicles may qualify under the lemon law, including new vehicles, leased...

¿Tengo caso de ley limón si soy indocumentado? Si, aunque usted sea inmigrante y no tenga papeles, usted tiene el derecho a demandar bajo la ley limón si su auto resulta ser defectuoso. Su estatus migratorio no afecta su derecho a protecciones como consumidor bajo la ley “Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act” o la Ley Limón. Esta ley aplica a todo aquel que haya comprado a arrendado un auto con defecto, sin importar su estado legal en el país. En seguida explicaremos la ley limón y clarificaremos algunas preguntas que puede tener. ¿La ley limón de California me protege? Si, la ley limón...

Can I Lemon My Car If I am not a Legal Resident? – Understanding Your Rights Under the Lemon Law Yes, immigrants can file lemon law claims under California’s lemon law. Your immigration status does not affect your right to pursue consumer protection under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (the CA lemon law). This law applies to any consumer who buys or leases a new or certified pre-owned vehicle that has a defect, regardless of the consumer’s legal status. Below, we will review the law and clarify some of the questions that you may be having. Does California Lemon Law Protect...

Understanding the Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts Needed to File a Lemon Law Claim in California When you buy a new (or certified pre-owned) vehicle, there is the expectation that the vehicle is going to run smoothly and operate well. Of course, new owners expect to have to perform routine maintenance, but not any major repairs. If your vehicle has issues from the start, it may be a lemon, which means that you may have grounds to file a lemon law claim. When it comes to pursuing a lemon law claim, one of the most important eligibility criteria is meeting the required repair...

The Value of My MINI Cooper Defect Case MINI Cooper has a reputation for style and personality. However, many car owners have found that their MINI Coopers have persistent mechanical issues and electrical issues that affect the vehicle’s reliability and safety. When these issues arise and cannot be fixed even after multiple repair attempts, then the car may be a lemon. If you are considering the possibility of pursuing a lemon law claim for a defect in a Mini Cooper, you may have questions about the possible value of your claim. How much is my case worth? The value of your defective MINI...

Tesla Cybertruck Lemon Law Earlier this year, a Cybertruck in Full Self-Driving mode failed to merge out of lane that ended, hit the curb, and crashed into a pole. The incident happened in Reno, Nevada. According to the driver, there were “unknown mechanical issues” that caused the vehicle to leave the lane and crash into the pole. The auto manufacturer has faced criticism about the safety of their driver assistance software for years. Unlike other automakers, Tesla’s technology relies only on cameras. Although it makes the technology cheaper, it is also riskier especially in low...