California Lemon Law

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….

California has a Lemon Law that protects consumers who have bought or leased faulty motor vehicles. It revolves around the warranty auto manufacturers provide with new car purchases or leases. Under the law, a vehicle manufacturer may be required to buy back a vehicle if they cannot repair a defect…

For many people in Los Angeles, their vehicle is one of their largest financial investments. Many car owners seek to protect that investment by purchasing an extended warranty, which continues the repair and maintenance coverage originally provided by the manufacturer’s warranty. An extended warranty will ensure that you do not…

Los Angeles is the land of dreams. For many, that dream includes driving a luxury automobile. Whether it’s a Rolls Royce, “Benz,” Jaguar, Lexus, or BMW, it’s one way to say you’ve arrived. But when that dream ride turns out to be plagued with problems, it can become an expensive…

Your car is back in the shop—again. You’ve lost count of how many times you’ve had to take it in, and the issue still isn’t fixed. At this point, you’re wondering: How many times does the manufacturer get to try before my car is officially considered a lemon? Under California’s…

California’s Lemon Law provides valuable protection if you have purchased or leased a motor vehicle with significant warranty-covered problems that have not been resolved after a reasonable number of professional repair attempts. The law requires the vehicle manufacturer to replace a faulty vehicle or repay the purchase price and associated…