Does your new vehicle have a serious warranty-covered problem that the manufacturer or an authorized dealer can’t seem to fix, even after multiple repair attempts? You may have a claim under California’s Lemon Law. Contact The Barry Law Firm today for a FAST & FREE initial case review with a knowledgeable lawyer for Lemon Law claims to discuss your legal options.
The California Lemon Law Rundown
Under the California Lemon Law, you may have the right to demand that the manufacturer buy back a vehicle that qualifies as a lemon. A vehicle may be considered a lemon when it has a substantial warranty-covered issue that the manufacturer cannot fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
In a Lemon Law claim, a vehicle owner or lessee may have the right to recover compensation for losses such as:
- Car loan or lease payments
- Down payments
- Remaining loan or lease balance
- Sales taxes
- Registration fees
- Out-of-pocket repair costs, towing fees, and alternative transportation expenses
- Attorney’s fees and legal costs
How Do I Know If I Qualify for Compensation Under the Lemon Law in San Diego?
You may be entitled to compensation under the California Lemon Law if your vehicle meets the criteria to qualify as a lemon, including:
- You purchased or leased a vehicle in California covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty.
- Your vehicle has a substantial issue covered by the warranty that affects its value, use, or safety.
- The issue or defect started during the manufacturer’s original warranty period.
- The manufacturer or their authorized dealer has failed to resolve the issue after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
The Process of Filing a Lemon Law Claim
Before you can file a Lemon Law claim, you must allow the manufacturer, typically through their authorized dealership, a reasonable opportunity to fix the issue. What is considered a reasonable number of attempts under the California Lemon Law will depend on the case. For instance:
- The manufacturer may be allowed two or more attempts to fix severe safety defects.
- The manufacturer may be entitled to more than two attempts in less serious cases.
- In certain circumstances, a defective vehicle may automatically qualify as a lemon if it is out of service for an inordinate amount of time.
If your vehicle’s manufacturer has not fixed the issue after you’ve given them a reasonable chance, you can file a Lemon Law claim to pursue a buyback and compensation for your losses. To file a Lemon Law claim, you will need documentation to establish that your vehicle has a substantial warranty-covered defect affecting its use, safety, or value and that the manufacturer has made a reasonable number of repair attempts to fix the problem.
We will help you assemble the relevant documents and represent you during all proceedings required for your claim to ensure that your rights are protected. In most cases, the owner of a lemon must file a lawsuit against the vehicle manufacturer to obtain the legal relief they are due under the state’s Lemon Law. Often, we can negotiate a fair settlement for our Lemon Law clients before going to trial. But we will be prepared to take a strong case to trial on your behalf if necessary. We’ll manage all the details of your Lemon Law claim from start to finish – all at no cost to you.
However, the California Lemon Law has a statute of limitations that sets a deadline for filing a Lemon Law claim. You can protect your rights by speaking with a Lemon Law attorney from The Barry Law Firm as soon as possible to ensure that you file your claims on time.
The Barry Law Firm Offers a Free Case Review
If you have questions about your eligibility to file a Lemon Law claim, The Barry Law Firm can help. We offer free case reviews to discuss your situation with a skilled Lemon Law attorney and learn whether you may have a claim under the Lemon Law.
The Barry Law Firm has handled Lemon Law claims exclusively since 2010, providing us with extensive knowledge and insights into California’s Lemon Law. Our Lemon Law attorneys take cases from throughout California, including San Diego. We have successfully advocated for the rights and interests of thousands of consumers who have had to deal with defective cars and large vehicle manufacturers that have given them the runaround.
During your free consultation, we can review your documentation and determine if your vehicle qualifies as a lemon. From there, we can explain how we can help with your claim and what to expect throughout the process.
What Else Can Our Lemon Law Firm Serving San Diego Do?
A Lemon Law attorney from The Barry Law Firm can help you pursue your claim by:
- Assembling the documentation needed to support your claim, such as repair records, diagnostic reports, and photos
- Calculating your financial losses from your purchase/lease documents, loan/lease payment receipts, and bills, invoices, or receipts of expenses you had to pay because of your vehicle’s defects
- Filing your Lemon Law claim with the manufacturer and handling the negotiation process to take the stress of pursuing your case off your shoulders
- Taking your case to court when necessary to demand the compensation you deserve and hold your vehicle’s manufacturer accountable
- Handling every step of your Lemon Law case without ever charging you anything for our services
Let Us Help You with Your Lemon Law Case!
After your vehicle’s manufacturer has failed to resolve a significant warranty-covered issue with your car despite a reasonable number of attempts, you deserve to pursue justice and fair compensation for the losses caused by your car’s problems. Contact The Barry Law Firm today for a FAST & FREE consultation with a lemon lawyer serving San Diego to discuss how we can help you with your Lemon Law case.
Under the law, an auto manufacturer is responsible for all attorneys’ fees and legal costs incurred by a consumer in a successful Lemon Law claim. And regardless of the outcome of a case, The Barry Law Firm never bills clients for our services. There’s no financial risk, so reach out today for your free case evaluation!
