California Lemon Law

posted by admin on Nov 5

There are a number of attorneys who specialize in California’s Lemon Laws. They are in a lucrative field of practice, since the laws in this state allow for a number of buyer versus seller litigations.

Basically, California’s Lemon Law – also known as consumer warranty law – specifies that the manufacturer carry a high degree of responsibility for sold products. The law is oriented more towards the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles. It applies equally to cars, RVs, trucks and motorboats. Vehicle parts are also included under the law. If they malfunction while under warranty, the manufacturer is held liable for repairs. If a reasonable number of repair attempts do not solve the problem, Californian Lemon Law specifies that the defective product(s) must be replaced.

The disputable aspects of California’s Lemon Law are the areas of a ‘reasonable’ number of attempts, and whether or not a breach of warranty exists. This is why attorneys are required. Interpreting California Lemon Laws in the correct context and in favor of a consumer calls for legal knowledge and courtroom skills.

For example, the California Lemon Law as it pertains to motor vehicles has various provisions. A motor vehicle must have been sold or leased under full warranty of the manufacturer. The warranty may cover it against malfunctions within 18 months of purchase or before having been driven 18,000 miles. However, exercising California Lemon Law requires the customer to legally establish that a reasonable number of attempts have been made to repair it and may have to prove that the continued malfunction presents a definite hazard. These and various other legal intricacies can turn out to be loopholes for manufacturers if an attorney is not involved.

To find a suitable attorney in a California Lemon Law case, check for a good track record in the field. The attorney should be willing to guide you as to your exact legal standing in the case. He should outline the parameters of the law and should not charge an initial consultation.

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.