California Lemon Law

The California Lemon Law itself does not have a specific mileage limit. However, a vehicle’s warranty coverage typically only extends for a certain number of miles. If your car has a problem that began while covered under the warranty period, your car may qualify as a lemon under California’s Lemon…

Some car buyers may be confused about the different protections they are provided by California’s Lemon Law vs. the new car warranty that accompanies their automobile purchase. In California, new car warranties work hand-in-hand with the Lemon Law if you have a recently purchased or leased car with persistent problems….

California’s Lemon Law allows consumers to hold manufacturers accountable and get their money back when they have been sold a defective motor vehicle. California law says a car may qualify as a “lemon” if it experiences defects under warranty that cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts. The…

You can tell when your car’s transmission is failing. The most common sign of a bad transmission is gears slipping. This causes the engine to lose power and often RPMs to increase. The car may make noise, emit a bad smell, or vibrate. If your car’s transmission fluid is leaking,…

When a car manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a vehicle or automotive component has a safety-related defect, they issue a recall by notifying the affected vehicle’s owners. Most decisions to recall cars and address safety defects are announced voluntarily by auto manufacturers. Manufacturers are…

California’s lemon law provides that if your motor vehicle has problems while under warranty that cannot be repaired, you may be entitled to a replacement or a refund of the money you spent to buy the vehicle. If you think your vehicle has a serious warrantied defect that cannot be…

Your car is one of the most significant purchases you will ever make. Unfortunately, some cars turn out to be defective before they even leave the dealer’s lot. Then you, the new owner, are left dealing with breakdowns, mechanical issues, unreliability, and compromised safety. If your vehicle began experiencing problems…

As experts in lemon law, The Barry Law Firm understands how confusing and aggravating it can be for some consumers to go through the legal process. Our objective is to help clients navigate this experience so they better understand their rights as consumers and the outcome of a lemon law…

When our clients receive a successful settlement from their lemon law claim, one of the first questions they ask is: “How do I avoid getting a lemon again?” When considering another vehicle, the following trustworthy resources can help. Consumer Reports is a well-known nonprofit organization that tests a wide range…

Summers in sunny California can be brutal. The long, hot days and sky-high temperatures make it almost necessary to turn on the air conditioning to stay cool and comfortable on the road. Unfortunately, this is not possible when your vehicle’s AC is defective. The Barry Law Firm understands how important…