California Lemon Law Guide
Howard Silver
September 04, 2010
The thought of purchasing a new or used vehicle is a big decision for anyone to make. Many times, consumers will save their money for a period of time and research a number of different types of vehicles to find the right one for them. However, no matter what research one may do, it is still possible for a consumer to purchase a lemon vehicle. Under the California lemon law, a vehicle is considered a lemon if it has a defect that is unfixable after a reasonable amount of repair attempts. In the event that a consumer purchases a lemon, he or she may be entitled to a refund of the purchase price or a replacement vehicle.
Manufacturer Repurchase
The Tanner Consumer Protection Act of California (also known as the California Lemon Law) states that a manufacturer must repurchase a vehicle if a defect cannot be repaired after a reasonable amount of attempts. Although it is not required to have a lemon vehicle, a motor vehicle is presumed to be a lemon if within the first 18,000 miles or 18 months of ownership:
Manufacturer Replacements
Any consumer whose car has been deemed a lemon due to irreparable defects that impair its use, value or safety may be entitled to a replacement vehicle from the manufacturer under the California lemon law.
Should the car owner choose to replace the lemon vehicle, he or she must return the old vehicle and then select a replacement similar to the old car from the manufacturer´s stock.
Protecting Consumer Rights
Manufacturers may try to deny a consumer´s claim that their vehicle is a lemon or provide subpar repair work, partial refunds or try to replace a lemon with a vehicle that is not comparable to the original. A veteran California lemon law attorney can help consumers navigate the California lemon law. If you suspect that your new or used car may be a lemon, please call The Law Offices of Howard D. Silver. With years of experience, Mr. Silver will ensure that your rights are not violated and that you are compensated fairly. For more information or a free consultation, call (866) 49-LEMON today.
Manufacturer Repurchase
The Tanner Consumer Protection Act of California (also known as the California Lemon Law) states that a manufacturer must repurchase a vehicle if a defect cannot be repaired after a reasonable amount of attempts. Although it is not required to have a lemon vehicle, a motor vehicle is presumed to be a lemon if within the first 18,000 miles or 18 months of ownership:
- The vehicle owner has made two or more attempts to repair a defect that makes the car unsafe to drive.
- The manufacturer or authorized dealer has attempted to fix a problem four or more times without success.
- The vehicle was out of service 30 or more days for warranty repairs. (The 30 days without use of the vehicle do not have to be consecutive.)
Manufacturer Replacements
Any consumer whose car has been deemed a lemon due to irreparable defects that impair its use, value or safety may be entitled to a replacement vehicle from the manufacturer under the California lemon law.
Should the car owner choose to replace the lemon vehicle, he or she must return the old vehicle and then select a replacement similar to the old car from the manufacturer´s stock.
Protecting Consumer Rights
Manufacturers may try to deny a consumer´s claim that their vehicle is a lemon or provide subpar repair work, partial refunds or try to replace a lemon with a vehicle that is not comparable to the original. A veteran California lemon law attorney can help consumers navigate the California lemon law. If you suspect that your new or used car may be a lemon, please call The Law Offices of Howard D. Silver. With years of experience, Mr. Silver will ensure that your rights are not violated and that you are compensated fairly. For more information or a free consultation, call (866) 49-LEMON today.
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