If your car is a lemon, the financial impact can be substantial. For one thing, you may have just purchased this vehicle and made a major investment. It may have cost tens of thousands of dollars, and you feel that you have been scammed out of that money because the...
Year: 2022
2 common lemon law myths
You recently bought a car, but, after taking it off the lot, you found that there were defects that were not listed. It can be frustrating to find that a car you recently purchased isn’t usable, which can be frustrating if you have to drive it frequently, especially...
What to do when your car’s been recalled, but the fix isn’t ready
It can be frustrating, and in some cases frightening, to receive a recall notice on your vehicle that describes a problem but says that the necessary fix isn’t available yet or there aren’t enough new parts to repair all recalled vehicles. It’s one thing if it’s a...
Are used cars covered by California’s lemon laws?
Buying a brand-new car is a luxury that many people simply cannot afford. With the cost of living going up, purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is a popular choice. You can upgrade your current car at a fraction of the cost of a new one. When buying a used car, however,...
How long do I have to file a lemon law claim in California?
Whether it is your first or fourth time, a car purchase is a significant milestone. However, what should be an easy process can quickly turn into a nightmare when the car begins exhibiting one problem after the other. Through no fault of your own, you could have spent...
Is my vehicle defect covered by a Lemon Law?
Buying a new car is a huge expense and one of the biggest purchases that people make outside of buying a home. You trust that what you’re buying is worth the money you spend. With both new and used cars at the highest prices we’ve ever seen, finding out yours has a...
What is a Lemon Law buyback?
The California Lemon Law has some very specific requirements. One of these is that sellers of Lemon Law buyback vehicles must let the new buyer know that the vehicle was a buyback. The Lemon Law buyback requirements apply to any vehicle that was reacquired by the...
What cars are behind the most California Lemon Law suits?
It’s been four decades since California enacted its Lemon Law to help consumers who have purchased vehicles that are suffering from serious defects that never seem to be reparable. Under the law, manufacturers have an obligation to either replace a defective vehicle...
Did the dealer tamper with your odometer?
A car purchase is a significant investment. When shopping for a used vehicle, one of the most important things you want to consider is the car’s mileage. For this, you need to check the car’s odometer reading. A vehicle’s odometer reading is a crucial factor in...
California lemon laws: How many repair attempts are needed?
When you buy a car, you expect it to serve you for a considerable time in the coming years. However, you may be in for frustrations and disappointments if the car keeps breaking down every now and then. The resulting inconvenience can leave you questioning your...