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CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW · YOUR RIGHTS

Know your
lemon law rights.

California’s Consumer Warranty Act protects buyers and lessees from defective vehicles the dealer can’t fix. Here’s what qualifies, what you’re entitled to, and what to do next.

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CALIFORNIA CONSUMER WARRANTY ACT

WHAT IS LEMON LAW?

The law that's actually on your side.

The Consumer Warranty Act safeguards Californians who buy or lease defective vehicles. Manufacturers and dealerships must honor their warranty commitments and make a reasonable number of repair attempts.

When they fail, the vehicle qualifies as a “lemon” — and the manufacturer is required to either replace it, refund what you paid, or compensate you in full. They also have to cover your attorney fees, so pursuing this costs you nothing out of pocket.

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4 attempts

Typical reasonable repair threshold (2 for safety defects)

30+ days

Combined repair time that triggers presumption

“I’d given up. Three trips to the dealer, same problem every time. The duo had a buy-back offer on my desk in 8 weeks — full refund plus my deposit.”

— Lemon law client · Buy-back recovered, 2024

WHEN IS YOUR VEHICLE A LEMON?

Three conditions trigger the legal presumption.

The defect is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and the warranty period is still active during the repair attempts.

Warranty-covered defect.

The defect is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and the warranty period is still active during the repair attempts.

Failed repair attempts.

At least four reasonable repair attempts have failed — or just two attempts if the defect is safety-critical (brakes, steering, airbags, etc.).

30+ days in the shop.

The vehicle has been in the repair shop for a combined total of at least thirty days while under warranty.

WHAT YOU'RE ENTITLED TO

Two paths to make you whole.

01 — REFUND

Get your money back.

Manufacturer returns what you paid (purchase price, down payment, taxes, fees) minus a usage offset for miles driven before the first reported defect.

02 — REPLACEMENT

Get a new vehicle.

Manufacturer provides a comparable replacement vehicle with the same factory options, dealer-installed equipment, and a matching service contract.

LEMON LAW FAQS

What people
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Every claim is different. If yours isn’t here, call us — same-day response.

Zero. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. No retainer, no hourly rates, no surprise bills. Our fee only comes from your settlement, and only if we recover. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

Every case is different. Some cases settle in a few months, while more complex cases can take longer. We move as quickly as possible while still protecting the full value of your claim.

You may still be able to recover compensation. California law allows injured people to recover damages even if they were partly responsible, though the amount may be reduced by their share of fault.

Compensation may include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, future care costs, property damage, and other losses connected to your accident or injury.

Get medical help, document the scene, collect witness information, avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies, and contact a lawyer before signing anything.

NEXT: WHAT THE PROCESS LOOKS LIKE

See exactly how a lemon law claim moves from intake to resolution.

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