Buying a car, whether it's new or used, can be an expensive investment. However, what happens if you realize that your new car is not working correctly? What if it's a lemon? Lemon laws may protect consumers who have purchased defective vehicles. Each state in the U.S. has its own set of rules and policies concerning lemon cars and leased vehicles, and California is no exception to state lemon law. This article will discuss California's lemon law, how it works, what it covers, and what … [Read more...] about When Is a Car Considered a Lemon?
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Are You Looking For A Lemon Law Attorney?
If you have had enough of your new car and its ongoing problems, you may be wondering if you have any recourse. You may be able to take advantage of your state's lemon law. This law is in place to protect consumers from buying lemons - cars that have continuous problems and are never fixed. You may be able to get a refund, a replacement vehicle, or monetary damages depending on your state's lemon law. However, taking advantage of the lemon law can be difficult, and most people need the … [Read more...] about Are You Looking For A Lemon Law Attorney?
What Does Lemon Law Mean?
Many people are not familiar with lemon law or what it means for them as consumers. A lemon car is a vehicle that has been repeatedly brought in for repairs and has not been fixed after a certain number of attempts. If you have bought a lemon car, you may be wondering what your rights are. Basically, what the lemon law means in California is that you will be protected when your vehicle has a defect that remains defective after a "reasonable" number of repair attempts. This applies to both new … [Read more...] about What Does Lemon Law Mean?
Is There a Lemon Law for Used Cars?
Many car owners wonder if their used cars are covered under the lemon law. Generally, the lemon law does cover used cars if they meet the following conditions: the used car experiences a defect that could not be fixed after a "reasonable" number of repair attempts the used car is still under warranty when it experienced the defect The particulars of the used car lemon law vary across different states, but all cars are covered under the federal lemon law. Call our lemon law … [Read more...] about Is There a Lemon Law for Used Cars?
How Does a Car Qualify for Lemon Law?
How does a car qualify for lemon law? According to the State of California, a car can qualify as a lemon if it shows signs that it was not manufactured to the industry standard. In the United States, each year, about 1% of new cars are lemons. This means that those car buyers do not realize that they have a lemon car and think that they are responsible for the repairs when it is not. The lemon law protects consumers who purchased lemon cars without realizing it. In order to take advantage of … [Read more...] about How Does a Car Qualify for Lemon Law?
How Long Can a Dealership Hold Your Car for Repair?
If it’s been a while since you have taken your car to the dealership for repair, you’re probably thinking, “how long can a dealership hold your car for repair?” Mostly, insurance and warranty require the car to be fixed within 15-20 days with a maximum of 30 days (cumulatively). Under the lemon law, the car is considered to be a lemon after 30 days of repair. Dealership can only hold your car for repair for up to 30 days total! If it takes longer, your vehicle can be deemed a lemon, and you … [Read more...] about How Long Can a Dealership Hold Your Car for Repair?