California Lemon Law

posted by admin on Nov 5

Sometimes an automobile purchaser is not successful in obtaining a refund or replacement for a defective vehicle bought under warranty from manufacturer. The manufacturer may make some unsuccessful attempts to repair the vehicle and do little else. Because California Lemon Law expressly states that the purchaser is entitled to a refund or replacement under such circumstances, a case can be filed against the manufacturer.

The legal process of enforcing the California Lemon Law obviously requires an attorney who is experienced in this legal field. Once the purchaser decides to file a case against the manufacturer, the attorney will have to be filled in on the various details pertaining to the vehicle. For instance, the following details will be called for:

• The make and model of the vehicle
• The year of manufacture
• Current mileage (and mileage at the time of sale in case of used vehicles)
• Name, address and contact details of the dealer
• The date the purchase or lease was made, along with a copy of the document
• The details of the warranty
• A detailed list of the problems encountered by the purchaser
• The number of attempts made to repair the vehicle
• The number of days for which the vehicle was under repair

A good Lemon Law attorney will obtain either a replacement or a refund for the disputed vehicle and have the manufacturer cover the costs incurred by the consumer during the use and repair of the vehicle, as well as legal fees. The attorney should not charge for an initial consultation and evaluation of your case.

Attorneys specializing in California Lemon Law cases are in great demand, and many of them offer toll-free telephone numbers for evaluations. You can usually fax or email the basic details to them for this purpose.

posted by admin on Nov 5

The descriptive term ‘lemon’ applies equally to a defunct or malfunctioning car as to a citrus fruit. The origin of this slang term is obscure. However, the fact remains that in a world on the move, a recalcitrant or basically defective automobile is something of a bane. Owning a ‘lemon’ is degrading socially and most definitely a major irritant.

The California Lemon law applies to many products, but has preeminence in the context of automobiles. California is one of the most motored and automobile-oriented states in America, and it should come as no surprise that it has definite laws concerning defective automobiles. The California Lemon Law protects consumers from the consequences of a purchase or lease of a defective car. The onus of a customer lies largely on the manufacturer.

Basically, the California Lemon Law holds the manufacturer of a car responsible for the proper and satisfactory functioning of the car while it is under its warranty period. If any defect is found at the time of purchase or if one develops in that period, the manufacturer is generally bound to repairing or replacing the car.

In California, the buyer or renter of a car it is protected by a specific set of laws that exist to ensure truth in lending and prevent deceptive practices. They guarantee that in applicable cases the defective car will be replaced and even incurred legal fees refunded. Their existence also means that the basic safety of the driver and passengers is enhanced, since greater care is taken in the manufacturing and leasing-out of cars.