Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Facts You Didn’t Know About Used Cars and California’s Lemon Law
When it comes to buying a used car, knowledge is power. It empowers consumers to navigate the used car market with confidence, avoiding pitfalls, and ultimately ensuring value for money. However, not all used car buyers are aware of the protections available to them under California’s Lemon Law. Nita Lemon Law Firm, a leading… Read More »
What Happens When You Win a Lemon Law Case?
If you bought or leased a defective vehicle, even if it was used, you may be entitled to protection under California’s Lemon Law. The Lemon Law protects buyers and lessees of California cars, trucks, and other vehicles when they are sold lemons–vehicles with defects that render them unsafe, unusable, or otherwise worth less than… Read More »
Kia and Hyundai Settle Engine Defects Class Action: Are Your Rights Affected?
Hyundai recently agreed to settle a class action based on alleged defects in several Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The vehicles covered by the defect were built with dangerously defective engines prone to sudden stalling and spontaneous fires. The parties reached a preliminary settlement, subject to final approval by the court. Class members–anyone who bought… Read More »
