Lemon Law Attorneys Serving San Diego
California’s Lemon Law is one of the strongest in the country, protecting consumers who have purchased or leased faulty motor vehicles. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to hold manufacturers accountable. The Barry Law Firm focuses its practice exclusively on Lemon Law cases and helping California consumers get their money back when they discover their car is a lemon.
You don’t have to put up with the runaround by big auto manufacturers! The maker of your faulty vehicle won’t want to do the right thing, but the law is on your side. An experienced lemon car attorney from The Barry Law Firm will fight for every bit of compensation you are owed. Plus, the manufacturer pays all your attorney fees and costs directly in a successful California Lemon Law claim. Regardless of the outcome of your case, you will never receive a bill from our Lemon Law firm.
Our experienced lemon car attorneys have helped thousands of frustrated consumers get the justice they deserve from big auto makers throughout California. If your vehicle seems to spend more time in the shop than on the road, contact our Lemon Law attorneys serving San Diego for your FAST & FREE legal consultation. We’ll manage all the details of your Lemon Law claim from start to finish — at no cost to you.
What Is California’s Lemon Law?
Under California’s Lemon Law, a vehicle is considered a lemon if it has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty despite a reasonable number of attempts by the manufacturer to repair it (usually through an authorized dealership). Typically, a lemon car must have been purchased or leased in California to qualify under the state’s law, with exceptions for military service members stationed in California.
The state’s Lemon Law protections give the consumer the right to demand that the manufacturer of a lemon vehicle buy it back. This means the manufacturer must refund the purchase or lease price plus other costs of vehicle ownership and expenses from the vehicle’s failure.
Experienced Lemon Law Lawyers Serving San Diego Fight to Protect You
You won’t be surprised that your vehicle’s manufacturer does not want to buy it back from you. In many cases, they will argue that your vehicle’s defect is not covered by their warranty or that the vehicle’s problems result from your misuse of the vehicle or unauthorized repair work.
The experienced Lemon Law attorneys from The Barry Law Firm can help you document the problems you have had with your car, your multiple repair attempts, and the full extent of the costs and losses that should be refunded to you. We will make sure your claim is filed correctly and handle all communications with the auto manufacturer and their attorneys.
The Barry Law Firm has handled thousands of successful Lemon Law claims for consumers like you. We know what’s necessary to prove that your car is a lemon and are ready to counter the excuses and blame we’re likely to hear from the manufacturer. We also know the full costs you have the right to recover in a Lemon Law buyback and can help you demand every dollar you deserve to receive.
How Do You Know If Your Car Is a Lemon?
Your car is a lemon under California law if:
- It has a defect that substantially impairs its safety, use, or value.
- The defect is covered by the manufacturer’s original written warranty as issued at the time of purchase or lease.
- The defect has not been resolved, despite giving the vehicle’s manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to repair it.
To better understand if you have a valid Lemon Law claim, let’s take a closer look at each of these key requirements.
Substantial Defect
The problem with your vehicle must substantially impair its:
- Safety, creating a serious risk of injury or death, or
- Usability, impacting its basic function as reliable transportation, or
- Value, reducing its overall resale value.
However, the Lemon Law does not cover problems caused by neglect, misuse, or abuse of the vehicle or unauthorized repairs, after-market parts, or alterations.
Manufacturer’s Original Warranty
It is essential to make sure your vehicle’s problem is covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty. If the warranty has expired, a vehicle still qualifies as a lemon if the warranty was in force when the owner first tried to get repairs.
Reasonable Number of Attempts
What’s considered a “reasonable number” of repairs under the California Lemon Law can vary from case to case. Two or more attempts to fix the problem are typically considered reasonable if the defect poses a significant danger. If the problem is less severe, the manufacturer may be entitled to more than two attempts. In certain circumstances, your vehicle may automatically qualify as a lemon if it is out of service for an inordinate amount of time.
The Barry Law Firm can help you determine whether the motor vehicle problems you are dealing with qualify you for a Lemon Law buyback. Call about your free case evaluation today.
What Are You Entitled to If Your Car Is a Lemon?
The Barry Law Firm can help you pursue a Lemon Law buyback seeking a refund for the cost of your:
- Vehicle purchase or lease, including the down payment, monthly loan or lease payments you’ve made, and the remaining balance of the car loan
- Collateral charges, including sales or use taxes, license and registration fees, and other fees you have paid
- Incidental costs, which include reasonable payments you have made for repairs, towing, and rental cars or other alternative transportation while your vehicle was not available to you
- Attorney’s fees and costs, as required by California’s Lemon Law
However, California’s Lemon Law allows a vehicle manufacturer to deduct a “usage fee” or “mileage offset” from the amount they refund for a lemon’s purchase or lease price in a Lemon Law buyback. The amount is based on the miles driven before the owner’s first attempt to have the problem that led to the Lemon Law claim corrected.
It’s critical that you keep all bills and receipts related to your lemon so you can properly document your losses. Your Lemon Law attorney will calculate the money you have sunk into your defective vehicle and ensure you pursue maximum compensation.
The Barry Law Firm Has Extensive Knowledge That Can Help You
The Barry Law Firm focuses exclusively on California Lemon Law cases and has successfully pursued thousands of claims since 2010. The owner of The Barry Law Firm, Attorney David Barry, began practicing consumer advocacy law and immersed himself in California’s Lemon Law in 2005. Combined with the experience, resources, and skills our team provides, we leverage that in-depth knowledge of the law to stand up to manufacturers and demand justice for our clients.
Our firm manages the Lemon Law claims process from start to finish, providing aggressive advocacy with proven results. We have earned our reputation for providing outstanding customer service while holding deep-pocketed automakers accountable. Here are just a few of our client testimonials:
“We were having problems with our Volvo car. We called many attorneys, but none of them sounded confident and promising to be on our side and fight for our rights. When I called you the first time, you made me feel comfortable, explained my rights, and informed me what to expect throughout the process. I would like to Thank You for always being there for us, great communication, and prompt response. Everything happened as you told me in working with you and I will recommend you to all of my friends.” – Victoria S.
“I’m here to say that working with David N. Barry in the past couple of months has been an absolute pleasure. We met by fate, when I was looking for a confident and enthusiastic lawyer who would help me fight my case against Audi. I knew that when I met him, his faith and confidence in my case would drive him to do everything he could to win it! And … I was right! After several months of battling it out with the other party, I was compensated with a nice check and my car was taken back to its rightful owner.” – Audi
“David was caring towards my needs throughout the whole process and answered my questions at all times. I don’t think there are many lawyers like him that make you feel involved and considered, like he did. It was truly a wonderful experience and I would and will recommend him to any person who needs an amazing Lemon Law lawyer!” – Nina B.
Talk to One of Our Experienced Lemon Law Attorneys Serving San Diego
Contact The Barry Law Firm today if you think your motor vehicle is a lemon. We are experienced and aggressive California Lemon Law attorneys who help consumers demand the justice they deserve when they have been sold faulty motor vehicles.
Dealing with a lemon is enough stress. You don’t need the burden of standing up to big manufacturers on your own, too. When you hire The Barry Law Firm to handle your San Diego Lemon Law claim, you can trust us to:
- Determine whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon
- Advise you on what records you will need and what steps to take next
- Explain what compensation you may be entitled to
- Provide outstanding customer service and personalized care
- Help you assemble the documentation needed for a solid case
- Manage your claim from start to finish while keeping you up-to-date
- Aggressively advocate for you in any settlement negotiations
- Fight for your rights in court if necessary
Our Lemon Law attorneys take cases from throughout California, including San Diego. We can handle everything that your case needs via phone, email, or fax without you having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Stop butting heads with your car’s manufacturer. Call us or reach out online today for a FAST & FREE consultation. And remember — you’ll never be billed by The Barry Law Firm, no matter the outcome of your case. Call now!
