Navigating The California Vehicle Lemon Law

It doesn't happen often, but more often than one may suspect consumers buy new vehicles that are defective from the start, but in most cases they are protected under the California Vehicle Lemon Law. When consumers purchase used vehicles with warranties that have defects which were not stated at the time of purchase they are also protected under the Used Vehicle Lemon Law. If it is clear that the defects were present before purchase, meaning the previous owner(s) also experienced the same or similar problems, and the manufacturers are not able to repair them within a few attempts, the owner should hire a California Lemon Law attorney.

A consumers attorney should be able to access whether or not a vehicle experienced the same or similar problems prior to its resale. The California Vehicle Lemon Law was written to protect innocent consumers who have a car, truck or van that is a "lemon." The New and Used Vehicle Lemon Law helps consumers and forces automobile manufacturers and retailers to be truthful in their practices. When people believe they have purchased a car that was in good condition only to find out that they bought a defective vehicle, a California Lemon Law attorney can help them get a replacement or a refund, usually without upfront fees.

Every state has some form of New and Used Vehicle Lemon Law, but their particular rules and regulations all differ. There are many complex details within the California Vehicle Lemon Law, and there are many documents that must be compiled to set up a solid case. A California Lemon Law attorney can help to compile all these documents and present the case to the court, so the manufacturers or dealers that supplied the faulty vehicle will be held responsible.

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