Recent Blog Posts
What Is a Reconstructed Title?
Understanding vehicle titles, including reconstructed titles, is crucial for anyone buying or selling a car. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of what a reconstructed title is, how it compares to other titles like rebuilt and salvage, and its implications in California, particularly in regard to the lemon law. If… Read More »
What Actions Can Void the California Lemon Law?
Navigating the complexities of California lemon law can feel daunting. It’s challenging enough to figure out if your car qualifies as a lemon under California law, but it’s even more perplexing to learn that certain actions on your behalf could damage your claim or void it entirely. Read on for a general discussion of… Read More »
Facts You Didn’t Know About Used Cars and California’s Lemon Law
When it comes to buying a used car, knowledge is power. It empowers consumers to navigate the used car market with confidence, avoiding pitfalls, and ultimately ensuring value for money. However, not all used car buyers are aware of the protections available to them under California’s Lemon Law. Nita Lemon Law Firm, a leading… Read More »
What Happens When You Win a Lemon Law Case?
If you bought or leased a defective vehicle, even if it was used, you may be entitled to protection under California’s Lemon Law. The Lemon Law protects buyers and lessees of California cars, trucks, and other vehicles when they are sold lemons–vehicles with defects that render them unsafe, unusable, or otherwise worth less than… Read More »
Kia and Hyundai Settle Engine Defects Class Action: Are Your Rights Affected?
Hyundai recently agreed to settle a class action based on alleged defects in several Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The vehicles covered by the defect were built with dangerously defective engines prone to sudden stalling and spontaneous fires. The parties reached a preliminary settlement, subject to final approval by the court. Class members–anyone who bought… Read More »
Pending Nissan Settlement Could Limit Your Compensation
Nissan was hit with a class action lawsuit based on serious defects built into the 2018-19 Nissan Altima, Sentra, and Versa sedans. After close to a year of litigation, the parties have nearly reached a final settlement. The settlement was previously proposed, and notice was sent to all class members. The final approval hearing… Read More »
Can You Return a Car You Just Bought?
Under most circumstances, if you buy a new or used car, the sale is final. Dealerships are not in the habit of letting customers return vehicles days, weeks, or months after purchase just because the buyer experiences buyer’s remorse. You may, however, have good reason to want a return: If the car turns out… Read More »
Recalls on Salvage Vehicles: Reasons a Dealer May Refuse to Fix Recall
Automakers have an unfortunate propensity for manufacturing and selling cars that are defective as designed or manufactured. By the time you get your car bought or leased, there’s already a dangerous problem with the engine, the airbag, the brakes, or other important faculties. Dealers (or injured accident victims) discover these defects, prompting manufacturers to… Read More »
How Do I Know What My Car Warranty Covers?
Bumper-to-bumper. Three years or thirty-six thousand miles. Car warranties sound comprehensive when you are buying, but when you bring your car into the dealership, what do you think the odds are that the problem you’re having just doesn’t happen to be covered by your warranty? It’s an existential fear all new car buyers live… Read More »
Lemon Law Buyback: Is My Offer Fair?
If you were sold a defective vehicle and the vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, you are entitled to protection under California’s Lemon Law. That means the dealership must repair the defect or offer you a replacement or refund (buyback). If the dealership does offer a buyback, are they required to pay full… Read More »
