Does My Car Qualify as a Lemon?

Does My Car Qualify as a Lemon?
For many of us, buying a new car is one of the most important decisions and exciting events in our lives.
So, if your car turns out to be a lemon, it’s no surprise just how devastating this can be. Fortunately, California has a lemon law that protects new car buyers from defective vehicles.
- Vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty;
- Vehicle has not been abused;
- Defect is a type of problem covered by the manufacturer’s warranty;
- Defect substantially impairs the vehicle’s use; and
- Manufacturer has not been able to repair the defect.
- Nature of the defect;
- Expense and time needed to repair the defect;
- Success of previous attempts to repair; and
- Inconvenience to the vehicle owner.
What are Examples of Defects that Substantially Impair the Use of My Car?
Airbag Defects
Air Conditioner Defects
Cruise Control Defects
Electrical Defects
- Fires and explosions
- Loss of power steering or power brakes
- Loss of engine power
- Computer failures
- Electrical shock.
Gas or Brake Pedal Defects
Safety Belt Defects
Security Defects
Transmission Defects
- Shifting delays or difficulties
- Car shaking
- Burning smell from engine
- Leaking fluid.
What are My Remedies if My Vehicle Does Have a Defect that Substantially Impairs its Use?
- The manufacturer has made four attempts.
- The manufacturer has made two attempts, and the defect could cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven.
- The vehicle has been in the manufacturer’s shop over a combined total of 30 days.
Reasons to Hire a Lemon Law Lawyer
Even if your vehicle is a lemon, the manufacturer may not agree. It may claim the defect is minimal or that the problem can easily be fixed with just one more visit to the repair shop. If this is the case, then you need a lemon law lawyer on your side. These experienced lawyers provide the following benefits:
Complexity
Negotiation
Vehicle manufacturers have vast resources to hire sophisticated lawyers to handle lemon law claims. An experienced lemon law lawyer working on your behalf knows how to work with these high-powered lawyer and focuses on getting you the remedy you deserve.
Arbitration
CONTACT OUR LAWYER
For these reasons and more, talk to one of the lemon law lawyer at Alpha Law Firm today.
Contact us or call today at (323) 51-LEMON (53666).