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Tips for Understanding California Lemon law
California’s Lemon Law protects vehicle purchasers and lessees who were sold a defective vehicle. Pursuant to the Lemon Law, customers have the right to repair, refund, or replacement of a defective vehicle. Below, we offer a few tips on how best to understand the Lemon Law, including when it applies. If you’ve been sold… Read More »
Reasons Why It Is Necessary to Hire a Lemon Law Attorney
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers when they are sold a defective vehicle. Just because the law says so, however, does not mean that dealerships and manufacturers are happy to just give away money. They’ll fight you at every turn and try to minimize what they owe. After all, they’re in it to make… Read More »
RVs and the Lemon Law
California’s Lemon Law protects auto purchasers who are sold defective vehicles (“lemons”). We recently discussed how the Lemon Law can be used to help purchasers of defective boats and other watercraft, as well as how the Lemon Law protects motorcycle buyers. What about recreational vehicles (RVs)? Does California’s Lemon Law apply to campers, travel… Read More »
How to Use Lemon Law to Get Rid of Lemon Boat
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers who are sold a defective vehicle. If you bought a “lemon,” meaning a qualifying defective vehicle, you have the right to repair, replacement, or refund. The Lemon Law is not limited to cars and trucks, however. As we’ve discussed before, the Lemon Law also protects Californians who purchase… Read More »
Myths About the California Lemon Law Buyback
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers when they are sold a defective vehicle. Many people do not know precisely how the Lemon Law works, often because dealerships intentionally spread misinformation. Below, we address and resolve several of the more common myths about the California Lemon Law and auto buybacks. If you’ve been sold a… Read More »
Purchasing a California Lemon Law Buyback
If you own or lease a vehicle in California that is still under warranty, you are protected by California’s Lemon Law. If you identify a covered defect, you have the right to a repair, refund, or replacement. If you get a refund, that essentially means that the manufacturer has purchased your vehicle back from… Read More »
Is There a Time Limit to File Lemon Law Claims In California?
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers and lessors who are sold a defective vehicle. The Lemon Law is, however, subject to certain procedural requirements. It’s not an automatic fix unless you follow the law, adhere to court rules, and provide appropriate evidence. Among other things, Lemon Law claims are subject to certain time limits…. Read More »
Hyundai, Kia Recall 500,000 Cars Due to Dangerous Engine Defect
As we’ve said before, auto manufacturers are notorious for putting products onto the market that are simply not up to snuff. Recently, we discussed a recall issued by Hyundai relating to engine failure and potential engine fires. That recall was, apparently, only the tip of the iceberg for the automaker. Just this month, Hyundai… Read More »
Defects Covered by California Lemon Law
California’s Lemon Law is an amalgamation of consumer protection laws that help consumers who purchase defective cars. If you buy a car, whether new or used (so long as it is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty), and your car shows up defective, you have the right to repair, refund, or replacement. If they… Read More »
Hyundai Issues Recall for Recent Model Elantras, Konas, and Velosters Related to Dangerous Engine Failure
The never-ending line of major auto manufacturer recall announcements continues. The latest manufacturer to sell us dangerously defective vehicles: Hyundai. Hyundai Motor America recently issued a recall of newer models of its Elantra, Kona, and Veloster lines. According to the recall campaign reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vehicles covered… Read More »
