Reviewed by Attorney: Charles Panzarella Buying a defective vehicle can leave you with more than buyer’s remorse. But if you purchased or leased a problematic car in California, state lemon laws offer essential protections, including the option to replace or repurchase vehicles that qualify. This guide examines how California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act works to help consumers understand their rights and recourse when saddled with a “lemon” purchase. What Constitutes a Lemon Car … [Read more...] about Is Your New Car a Lemon? Consumer Guide to California’s Lemon Law
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How Does a Car Qualify for Lemon Law?
Reviewed by Attorney: Charles Panzarella Purchasing a defective vehicle can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Fortunately, lemon laws exist in every U.S. state to protect car buyers in such situations. This post covers everything you need to know, from the key criteria your car must meet to qualify under lemon laws to the compensation you may be entitled to. What Makes a Car a "Lemon" Lemon laws vary by state, but generally, a new car with any of the following qualifies: A … [Read more...] about How Does a Car Qualify for Lemon Law?
What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in California?
What is chapter 7 bankruptcy? In short, chapter 7 bankruptcy is very simply defined as a method of eliminating debts and stopping all collections by filing a petition with a bankruptcy court. When a person files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the intended result is to eliminate all debts, stop collections, stop wage garnishment, stop collection lawsuits from proceeding, stop the foreclosure process, and stop auto repossession. Individuals must qualify to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and the general … [Read more...] about What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in California?
How Long Can a Car Dealership Hold Your Vehicle for Repairs?
Reviewed by: Attorney Charles Panzarella KEY TAKEAWAYS Stuck for a Month? That's Not Okay: If your car is at the dealership for repairs for more than 30 days total (even spread out across different visits), that's a red flag. Parts Delays Happen, But There's a Limit: Sure, parts shortages can slow things down, but the dealership can't keep your car forever. Your State Has Rules to Protect You: "Lemon laws" are designed to help when a car has way too many problems. Different … [Read more...] about How Long Can a Car Dealership Hold Your Vehicle for Repairs?
What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy?
Every day we receive calls from people asking “what happens if I declare bankruptcy?” We usually tell people that declaring bankruptcy could be the best strategy for getting rid of debt and immediately improving a very difficult situation. In general, there are MANY benefits and MANY good things that happen when a person files bankruptcy. To name a few: chapter 7 bankruptcy wipes out credit card debt chapter 7 bankruptcy wipes out medical debt chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminates … [Read more...] about What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy?
How Does the Lemon Law Work?
It’s natural to ask yourself "how does the lemon law work in Los Angeles?" and "what are my options if you bought a bad car?" Having a vehicle that keeps showing the same problems means that you probably have a lemon. But don't panic, you don’t have to be stuck with the lemon car. The lemon law works by protecting car buyers who purchased a car that continues to have problems by providing them options to get a buyback or a replacement vehicle from the manufacturer. The United States lemon … [Read more...] about How Does the Lemon Law Work?