All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which determines the time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants do not file their lawsuits on time, they run the risk of losing their right to sue altogether. Therefore, if an affected consumer does not file their lemon law claim on time, they will not be able to take action and get justice.

Under the California lemon law, claims are subject to a four-year statute of limitations. Therefore, claimants could have up to four years to file their claims. As briefly mentioned above, if consumers do not file their claims within the time that is allowed by this deadline, then consumers will likely lose their right to pursue a claim and seek justice altogether.

Unfortunately, this four-year deadline is not guaranteed. This is because lemon law claims are subject to other time limits. Specifically, claims must be filed while the vehicle is still covered by manufacturer warranty, which can be less than four years. Because the time to file a lemon law claim is not always clear and straightforward, it is recommended that consumers interested in pursuing claims seek legal guidance as soon as possible to ensure that they can file their claims within the appropriate timeframe.

Under the lemon law, vehicles must meet certain requirements to qualify as lemons and for consumers to be able to pursue their claims. More specifically, the vehicle must have a defect that affects use, value, or safety, must have been subject to a reasonable number of repairs for the same defect, and must still be under an active manufacturer warranty. Unfortunately, as soon as the manufacturer warranty expires, the vehicle will become ineligible under the lemon law claim. Since the vehicle cannot meet the definition of a lemon as defined under lemon law, then consumers will not be able to pursue a lemon law claim.

We cannot answer this question because every warranty is different. Every auto manufacturer offers a different warranty. Even with the same manufacturer, warranties normally vary from new cars to used cars. Since there is no standard warranty in the auto industry, it is up to each manufacturer to determine the duration of their warranties. On average, warranties range from three to five years, although some manufacturers offer warranties that are below average or above average.

Ultimately, the answer to this question can be found in the documentation related to the purchase/lease of the vehicle. To ensure that you know the exact warranty period and the time that you have to file your claim, review these documents. If you need help identifying the warranty information, do not hesitate to contact our legal team for clarification.

First and foremost, you must review how much time is left on your warranty. If you are having trouble finding this information, contact our team immediately to review your documents and determine the remaining time on your warranty. Next, our lawyers will confirm that your vehicle meets the legal definition of a lemon (i.e., that it meets the requirements established under the lemon law). If you go ahead with your claim, our team will start the process towards getting you the remedies that you are owed, either a replacement vehicle or a vehicle buyback. For more information about the lemon law process, contact the lawyers here at our law firm as soon as possible.

If you are ready to learn more about the legal options available to you and pursue your lemon law claim, contact us today. Our team is committed to fighting for the rights of consumers and getting them justice after getting stuck with defective vehicles. We offer free case evaluations, so you can speak with our lawyers and get all the information that you need without worrying about legal costs.

If you are ready to fight for your rights under the lemon law, contact us today!