California Lemon Law

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…

California’s Lemon Law protects consumers with vehicles under warranty that cannot be repaired. The law requires manufacturers of defective vehicles to buy back or replace vehicles that qualify as a “lemon” and compensate the car owner for additional losses associated with the vehicle. But it should come as no surprise…

Tesla has revolutionized the automotive industry with its cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs), sleek design, and technological innovations like Autopilot. The company’s direct-to-consumer model, where buyers can purchase vehicles online or at Tesla stores without traditional dealership interactions, has further disrupted the car-buying experience. However, before making a significant investment in…

Is your car a lemon? If you have tried repeatedly without success to have a repair made that the manufacturer’s warranty covers, your car may be a lemon, as California’s Lemon Law defines it. You may have a Lemon Law case. Under California law, an auto manufacturer may be required…

California’s Lemon Law says motor vehicle manufacturers must replace or buy back a vehicle if the owner or lessee has been unable to have problems that develop under warranty repaired in a reasonable number of attempts. However, vehicle manufacturers are often reluctant to give up a sale worth tens of…

If you are a Hyundai owner, you may have been dealing with frustrating oil consumption issues. In 2022, eight owners filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai in California federal court, alleging that the automaker’s engines in more than 20 models consume excessive amounts of engine oil, stall, and eventually…

If you are experiencing problems with a motor vehicle that began while the vehicle was under the manufacturer’s warranty, you may be legally entitled to demand a replacement vehicle or a refund of your money under California’s Lemon Law. A California Lemon Law claim requires certain steps before asking the…