The Claim Process: Articles
Filing a California lemon law claim: deadlines, evidence, arbitration and litigation.
Can a Chula Vista Lemon Law Lawyer Help With a Heavy-Duty Truck Over 10,000 Pounds?
A heavy-duty pickup over 10,000 pounds can still qualify if you bought it for personal use. A Chula Vista lemon law lawyer explains why. Call for a review.
Should You Accept a Buyback Offer Before an El Cajon Lemon Law Lawyer Reviews It?
An El Cajon lemon law lawyer checks a buyback offer for the price paid, sales tax, fees, and the mileage offset before you sign. Get a free case evaluation.
California AB 1755 Explained: New Pre-Suit Notice Requirements for Lemon Law Claims
California Lemon Law provides important protections for consumers dealing with defective vehicles. Recent legislative changes have added new procedural requirements for certain claims. For anyone researching the best...
How the Best Lemon Law Attorney in San Diego Evaluates Defective Vehicle Cases
Vehicle defects can create ongoing disruptions for owners who expect dependable transportation. Repeated repair visits, unresolved mechanical problems, and safety concerns may indicate that a vehicle qualifies for pro...
Are Teslas Covered by Lemon Laws? Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
To say Tesla has changed the auto industry is no exaggeration.
GM New 8-Speed Automatic Transmissions Lawsuit
You may have heard about the GM 8 Speed Transmission recall that was issued back in 2019. General Motors came under fire over an alleged defect in their 8-speed transmission. While the situation is ongoing, the series...
What Documentation Do You Need to File a California Lemon Law Claim?
Documentation is everything in a lemon law claim. Lemon law - or the Magnuson-Moss Consumer Warranty Act - exists to help individuals who have purchased or leased a defective vehicle. The law provides consumers with l...
Jeep Auto Transmission Problems: Here’s What You Can Do
The Jeep is one of the world’s most beloved vehicles. Jeeps have been used for military purposes, off-roading, everyday driving, and more.
Hyundai Lawsuit: Automaker Sanctioned for Spoliation of Engines
The recent Hyundai lawsuit has landed the South Korean automaker in hot water.
Litigation or Arbitration: What’s the Better Option Under California Lemon Law?
For most consumers, lemon law in California can be a delicate and daunting process. There is never a convenient time to be sold a defective vehicle. Most - if not all - consumers are facing this situation for the firs...
The California Lemon Law FAQs We See the Most
Did you know that less than 1% of the vehicles sold in California end up as lemons?
Debunking 3 Common Myths About Lemon Law Lawyers
There are many false and misleading myths about lemon law attorneys who represent consumers. Most are nothing more than ad campaigns bought and paid for by the major auto manufacturers and car dealerships disguised as...
4 Lies Manufacturers Will Tell Consumers in the Buyback Process
Automakers in California have no intention of compensating consumers for mistakes in their manufacturing process. In addition to the refund costing them a pretty penny, a court ruling that they produced and sold a def...
Fact or Fiction: The Ultimate California Lemon Law Factsheet
Lemon law is a field that’s chock-full of misinformation. Given that the details of the law vary from state to state, it’s easy to get confused and read contrasting information online. All too often, consumers assume...
Car Dealerships Vs Car Manufacturers: How Does California Lemon Law Apply?
There are three ways you can buy a car: from the manufacturer, from a dealership, or from a private seller. In the scenario, you purchase a defective vehicle, the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (California lemon l...
Lemon Law Case: How Should I Prepare for The Trial?
Lemon law court trials do not happen with every lemon law case and are actually very rare. In fact, we can tell you first-hand as California lemon law lawyers that the vast majority of claims are settled without a cou...
The FAIR Act and Lemon Law Arbitration: Here’s What it Means for Consumers
Last fall, the House passed the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - known as the FAIR Act in a 225-186 vote. The groundbreaking bill is a huge win for both consumers and employees. Arbitration has long been an u...
4 Hidden Ways Automakers Avoid a Manufacturer Buyback
The purpose of lemon law in the United States is to protect consumers who have purchased a vehicle that has defect and to force manufacturers to live up to their warranty promises. If a vehicle meets the state’s speci...
Tesla’s Arbitration Agreement Can Hurt Your Lemon Law Case
Tesla is one of the trendiest luxury car brands on the market - even for being such a young company. They sold a record-breaking 367,500 vehicles in 2019, meaning that there are over one million of these electric vehi...
Manufacturer’s Defense Lawyers Can Ruin Your California Lemon Law Claim – Here’s How to Stop Them
Filing a California lemon law claim can be an intimidating process for many people. Not only do you have to prove that your vehicle meets your state’s requirements for a lemon, but you also have to go against extremel...
What to Expect with Your Lemon Law Case During COVID-19
COVID-19 has put a lot of people’s lives seemingly “on hold” for the foreseeable future. If you are in the middle of a lemon law claim or are considering beginning one, you may be wondering how COVID-19 could impact y...
What Exactly Does “Open Repair” Mean? How Does It Affect Lemon Law Claims?
There are many, _many_ elements that go into lemon law claims. Moreover, there are some that seem minuscule but are extremely important in how the case plays out. The term “open repair” falls into this category.
Why the Repair Invoice is the Foundation of Your Lemon Law Claim
When it comes down to brass tax, strong lemon law claims stem from comprehensive warranty repair invoices. It’s truly amazing how many consumers we see get burned by a lemon because their paperwork didn’t provide enou...
4 Major Issues to Avoid with Lemon Buybacks
A buyback - or refund - is generally the most common outcome when a consumer wins a lemon law case. Lemon buybacks occur when an automaker re-acquires a vehicle due to one or more specified warranty-covered defects. T...
What is Lemon Law Arbitration? (And Why You Shouldn’t Do It)
Lemon law arbitration is a route that tends to stack the cards against the consumer. The good news is you do not have to take this route if you’ve been sold a lemon.
What to Expect When You Win a Lemon Lawsuit
What happens when you win a lemon law settlement?
How to Get the Most from Your Manufacturer When Life Gives You a Lemon
Realizing that you’re stuck with a lemon vehicle can be incredibly frustrating and stressful; even more so when you think about all of your legal rights that will inevitably follow. That being said, knowing your right...
Stuck With Your Defective Car: Know How Lemon Law Can Help You To Take It Out
When you buy a car, you expect it to work seamlessly. But unfortunately, there are instances when buyers get stuck with a defective leased car, used vehicle or even a brand-new one. When things don’t work quite as the...
5 Tips to Win a Lemon Claim from Your Manufacturer
Getting a new vehicle is a joy that is unparalleled. However, when that same vehicle has to go through a several maintenance and repair services instead of running smoothly on road, there has to be something more to i...
Top 5 California lemon law tips
The last thing anyone expects when they purchase a new or used vehicle is for it to have chronic mechanical defects. Yet, it happens from time to time.