Recent Blog Posts
How RV Companies in Indiana Try to Take Advantage of RV Buyers in California
Did you buy a recreational vehicle (RV) in California? RV sales are at an all-time high, with over 11 million on the road, and at $549.8 million in sales, California far outshines every other state in the country in RV purchases. If you wind up with a lemon, good news; motorized RVs are covered… Read More »
Nita Lemon Law Wins Court Ruling Denying Forced Arbitration in Breach of Warranty Lemon Law Case
In recent posts, we have written about the Ford Motor cases which are winding their way through the California courts. These cases, currently being reviewed by the California Supreme Court, should hopefully answer the question of whether an auto manufacturer can compel arbitration of a Lemon Law claim between a car owner and the… Read More »
BMW Recalls Nearly 80,000 Vehicles Over Braking System Concerns
BMW has initiated a recall of 79,670 vehicles across several models due to a potential flaw in the braking system, as per the documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall encompasses a range of BMW models including the 530i, 740i, 760i, i5, i7, X1, X5, X6, X7, and XM,… Read More »
Lemon Law Cases Hit the Courts
California’s lemon law seems simple enough: if you experience a serious defect with your car while it is still under warranty, but the dealer can’t fix the problem after a reasonable number of attempts, you are entitled to return the car and get your money back, exchange your vehicle for a replacement, or keep… Read More »
Lemon Law Statistics
The California Lemon Law, officially known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, is designed to protect consumers who purchase or lease defective new or used vehicles under the manufacturer’s original warranty. It mandates that if a manufacturer cannot fix a vehicle to conform to its warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, they must… Read More »
California Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights
The California Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights is a state law that offers specific protections for individuals purchasing new and used cars from licensed dealers. Below we highlight the most important aspects you need to know as a prospective car buyer in California. If you feel that you’ve been sold a lemon or fallen… Read More »
Why You Don’t Want to Arbitrate Your Lemon Law Claim
When faced with a defective vehicle, it’s crucial to understand your rights and the options available for resolving your claim. One common route that manufacturers may suggest (or try to impose) is arbitration. This is a bad choice for the consumer. In this post, we discuss why you don’t want to arbitrate your lemon… Read More »
What’s the Grace Period to Return a Car in California?
Buying a new or used car should be a great feeling, but it doesn’t always turn out to be the joyous occasion we hoped. We’ve all experienced buyer’s remorse at one time or another. It seems that the bigger the purchase, the more worried we get that we made the wrong decision. With something… Read More »
What Is a Reconstructed Title?
Understanding vehicle titles, including reconstructed titles, is crucial for anyone buying or selling a car. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of what a reconstructed title is, how it compares to other titles like rebuilt and salvage, and its implications in California, particularly in regard to the lemon law. If… Read More »
What Actions Can Void the California Lemon Law?
Navigating the complexities of California lemon law can feel daunting. It’s challenging enough to figure out if your car qualifies as a lemon under California law, but it’s even more perplexing to learn that certain actions on your behalf could damage your claim or void it entirely. Read on for a general discussion of… Read More »