California Lemon Law

You’re a smart and responsible car owner who keeps up with routine vehicle maintenance, such as regular oil changes. But after yesterday’s oil change, you’ve found evidence of an oil leak on your driveway. Your first thought when discovering an oil leak after an oil change is probably that someone…

California’s Lemon Law provides strong and valuable protections to car owners and lessees. However, these protections depend on the car’s original warranty from the manufacturer being in force. A motor vehicle is a lemon in California if it has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty that has…

When you buy a new car in California, in most cases, the purchase is final as soon as you sign the contract. There is no legally mandated “cooling off” period allowing you to cancel the purchase due to buyer’s remorse or similar reasons. A car dealership may have a return…

General Motors is once again facing legal trouble over its 6.2L V8 L87 engines. Following widespread recalls, consumer complaints, and mounting evidence of defects, the automaker is now the target of a class-action lawsuit filed by Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for…

You may feel like you have a big problem on your hands if your car dealership cannot fix your new car. But if your vehicle has a significant issue that’s covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty, this is a problem that the car’s manufacturer has the responsibility to make right….

The safety and reliability of vehicles are critical concerns for drivers and their families. Unfortunately, recent developments involving General Motors have revealed serious defects that call both into question. GM has announced a recall involving its 6.2L V8 L87 engines, which power hundreds of thousands of popular trucks and SUVs….

Vehicle safety depends on one thing above all else: the ability to stop when needed. That is why Honda’s latest recall, involving nearly 260,000 vehicles, is such a critical issue for consumers. The recall affects the Honda Pilot SUV as well as the Acura TLX sedan and MDX SUV, all…

There are many reasons to buy a used car instead of a new vehicle. Often, the point of purchasing a used car is to get a better vehicle than you could normally afford for less money. Since the 1990s, car dealerships have offered “certified pre-owned” (CPO) cars. These vehicles have…

When Stellantis announced the discontinuation of the classic gas-powered Dodge Charger in favor of an all-electric version, many longtime fans were shocked. Dodge attempted to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation by including features like a Scat Pack trim, simulated V8 engine sounds, and a design nearly identical to…

California is considered one of the leading states for RV ownership, while Los Angeles is the nation’s top city for new RV sales. But if you’ve bought a new recreational vehicle (RV) in California that has unresolved issues that cannot be fixed, you could be stuck with an RV lemon….