What is California Lemon Law?
In the state of California, Lemon Law applies to new or used vehicles either purchased or leased where the buyer repeatedly goes to the dealer for the same issue. If a manufacturer cannot repair a consumer good after a reasonable number of repair attempts, then it must either replace or refund the consumer’s money for the defective product. The California Lemon Law also can be applied to other consumer products such as boats or motorcycles.
It should be noted that:
- There is a limit on how many repair attempts there can be to fix the defective product
- The manufacturer has to repair the vehicle within a fair & reasonable number of repair tests. Reasonable is determined on a case-by-case basis
- The manufacturer must pay for the consumer’s reasonable attorney costs
- Manufacturers must provide enough access to repair facilities for consumers If vehicle has been in repairs for at least 30 days (can be collective), it may automatically qualify as a lemon.
When Do I have a Lemon?
A vehicle is considered a lemon when the dealership has been given numerous opportunities to repair the problem within the warranty period all of which are unsuccessful. There is no exact requirement for how many visits.
Lemon Law FAQ
Yes. California’s Lemon Law applies to new and used vehicles so long as you had attempted repairs under the factory warranty.
California’s Lemon Law applies to both cars that are purchased or leased in California. A vehicle does not qualify for repurchase if it purchased through a private party.
Yes. Provided the business registers no more than 5 vehicles and the vehicle’s gross weight is less than 10,000 pounds, vehicles primarily used for business are covered by California’s Lemon Law
- Monthly payments and down payments.
- Collateral charges, which include sales tax, finance charges, and prorated registration and service contracts.
- Incidental and consequential expenses that are related to the lemon, which include rental car or tow expenses; and
- Payment of your loan balance.
If you leased your vehicle and it is a “lemon,” your refund will consist of the following:
- Lease payments and down payments.
- Collateral charges, which include sales tax, finance charges, and prorated registration and service contracts.
- Incidental and consequential expenses that are related to the lemon, which include rental car or tow expenses; and
- Payment of any remaining lease obligations.
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