California Lemon Law
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What is California Lemon Law all About?
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Definition of Lemon
A lemon car may be defined as one that has got too many defects and/or problems that hinder its effective operation and may cause injuries and even fatalities.
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The Lemon Law
Lemon Law (Federal Law)Magnuson–Moss Warranty
Act
CA lemon law (state law)
Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty
Act
Other state Lemon Laws
For more: http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/car-consumer-guide/faq/
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Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law
New motor vehicle
The chassis cab of a motor home
A dealer-owned vehicle
A demonstrator vehicle
Other vehicle sold with a manufacturer’s new car warranty
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The vehicle must:
Be used mainly for personal, family or household purposesHave a gross vehicle weight no more than 10,000 poundsBe used mainly for business purposes by any person or business to which at least 1 but not more than 5 motor vehicles are registered in California
Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law
10,000
pounds
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The motor vehicle must have been:
Purchased or leased in CaliforniaPurchased or leased by a full-time active duty member of the Armed Forces who was registered or residing in California at the time of purchase or lease or at the time the claim is filed
Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law
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Problems covered by the CA Lemon Law
The lemon law covers vehicles with malfunctions that:
Are covered by the manufacturer’s written new vehicle warrantySubstantially impair the value, use, or safety of the vehicle to the consumer
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The California lemon law does not cover vehicle problems that have arisen due to owner negligence and abuse.
Problems NOT covered by the CA Lemon Law
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Reasonable number of repair attempts
The same problem resulted in a condition that could lead to a fatality and if the vehicle has been subject to repairs at least twice by the manufacturer and the owner has at least once directly notified the manufacturer about the need for repair.
If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:
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The same problem has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer and the consumer has at least once directly notified the manufacturer that the vehicle needs repair
Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:
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The vehicle has been out of service for over 30 calendar days (cumulatively) due to repair of one or more nonconformities by the manufacturer.
Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:
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Remedies under the CA Lemon Law
Repurchase of owned vehicles
Repurchase of leased vehicles
Replacement
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Most common vehicle defects
Unintended Acceleration
Defective Airbags
Brake Failure Defective Tires
Defective Seatbelts
Engine Defects
For more: http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/common-car-defects/#.U7AV7fmSxzo
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Who to turn to?
If you think you have got a LEMON, you should contact a Lemon Law attorney in your state.
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The Margarian Law Firm
801 N Brand Blvd, Ste 210
Glendale, California(818)-553-1000 http://margarianlaw.com/
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Thank you!