In California, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act defines a car as a lemon by using the following criteria:
* The car has a serious defect that could cause death or serious injury
* At least two attempts have been made by the manufacturer to repair the defect
* The car has been out of service for at least 30 days
* The defect cannot have been caused by the owner
All of this must occur within the first 18 months of purchasing the car or have 18,000 miles or less. If the car is, indeed, a lemon, the manufacturer must either replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price. If they refuse to do this, you can request arbitration or hire a California lemon law attorney.
What is Arbitration?
One of your options is arbitration. This is a process where a neutral party, known as an arbitrator, helps to resolve any disputes between you and the manufacturer. You can go through the arbitration process if you have already tried to resolve any disputes with the vehicle’s manufacturer. You can also choose to go through arbitration if the issue is covered by the warranty, and if it has not been fully repaired and is causing the vehicle to be unsafe or unable to be used.
Why Hire a California Lemon Law Attorney?
A lemon law attorney understands all parts of the state’s lemon law and they can help you with your case. There are several benefits to hiring a lemon law attorney including having someone on your side to fight for your rights. You might end up getting through this process faster than if you tried to do it yourself, too, and you will have a lot more negotiating power by hiring someone who knows this law. The attorney can also handle any contact with the manufacturer.
Do you need the services of a California lemon law attorney? Contact the Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center.
