LEMON LAW
Lemon Law
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, commonly referred to as the "Lemon Law" requires vehicle manufacturers and other warrantors to adhere to their warranties. In the event a vehicle is defective and covered under an express warranty, the manufacturer or warrantor must repair the defect. If they are unable to make the repair after a reasonable number of attempts or in a reasonable amount of time, the manufacturer or warrantor must either replace the vehicle or give buy the vehicle back.
What Must I Show to Have a Claim?
The following criteria must generally be satisfied: -
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The vehicle was purchased or leased in California;
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The vehicle was sold with a written express warranty;
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The vehicle had defects covered by the warranty that significantly affected its use, value, or safety;
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You took the vehicle to an authorized repair facility for repairs;
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The manufacturer or its representative could not resolve the defects after a reasonable number of attempts;
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The manufacturer did not offer to repurchase or replace the vehicle.