California Lemon Laws Are Designed to Protect You if Your Vehicle Is Defective
If you purchased or leased a defective vehicle that the dealer has been unable to repair within a reasonable number of attempts, you may be covered by the California Lemon Law. If covered, you could get your money back or get another vehicle. If you feel that your car or truck meets the eligibility requirements listed below, contact a Lemon Law Attorney at Bellum Law Group at (888) 223-5586 for legal assistance.
Does Your Car or Truck Qualify as a Lemon?
The Lemon Law gives the manufacturer or authorized dealership a reasonable number of attempts to correct the defect in your vehicle. The number of times they are allowed to try and repair the defect depends on whether the defect is a safety-related issue.
If there have been at least two attempts to repair a safety-related defect—and the defect has still not been repaired—then the California Lemon Law can apply. The defect must be so severe that it may result in serious injury or death. Examples include: faulty brakes and engine or transmission failure.
If the defect is not safety-related, then the manufacturer or authorized dealership has at least four attempts to repair the defect. It all depends on the severity of the defect.
Lastly, if your vehicle has been in the shop for more than 30 days total, then it may also qualify under the Lemon Law.
Note that some defects are not covered. For example, if the defect arose out of the driver’s abuse of the vehicle after its purchase, then the Lemon Law does not apply.
Cars and Trucks Used for Business Purposes Can Qualify Under the Lemon Law
The Lemon Law is meant to protect individual consumers–not large corporations. However, it does protect small business owners. If you own a business and you have purchased a vehicle that you believe is a lemon, you may be covered if all of the following are true:
- Your company owns or leases less than six vehicles, and
- The vehicle weighs less than 10,000 lbs.
If both of the factors above are true—and the vehicle otherwise meets the requirements for being a lemon—then your company car or truck may be covered! To confirm whether your small business’ car or truck qualifies, call a California Lemon Law Attorney at Bellum Law Group at (888) 223-5586 now.
What to Do if Your Vehicle is a Lemon
If you believe your car or truck is a lemon, you should immediately contact a Car and Truck Lemon Law Attorney at Bellum Law Group. We will provide you with a FREE and comprehensive assessment to determine whether your car or truck has met the requirements under the California Lemon Law.
In most cases, you will not have to go to court. At the conclusion of a successful Lemon Law claim, you will be able to choose between a refund of your purchase price or a new vehicle—whichever you prefer!
Do you have more questions? Are you ready to pursue a claim under the California Lemon Law? Contact Bellum Law Group now at (888) 223-5586 to get started.