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  • We will negotiate with the manufacturer to refund your payments and expenses

Frequently Asked Questions


Q. Is there a time limit or a mileage limit on when I must submit a claim?
A. No. Under California law, there is no time limit or mileage restriction, so long as your problems started while your car was under warranty.

Q. Does the Lemon Law apply to leases?
A. Yes. California's lemon law applies to both purchases and leases.

Q. Does the lemon law apply to used cars?
A. Yes. California's lemon law applies to both new and used vehicles. As long as the used car was covered under warranty at the time of purchase or lease, the car is protected under California's lemon law.

Q. How long does the process take?
A. We will aggressively deal with your car manufacturer to ensure that your claim is handled in as short a time as possible. Because more lemon law claims are settled rather than litigated, the process can take as little as 45 days to complete.

Q. How many times must I take my car in for repairs to qualify under the lemon law?
A. Under the lemon law, you must have taken the car in a reasonable number of times. Generally, a recurring problem that has been subject to at least 3 or 4 repair attempts, or has caused the car to spend more than 30 days in the shop overall, is sufficient to establish a reasonable number.

Q. Must the problems all be the same?
A. No. If you have had many problems with your car, and have taken your car in for repairs on several occasions, your claim may satisfy California's lemon law requirements.

Q. What am I entitled to receive should I win my lemon law claim?
A. Under California's lemon law, When a manufacturer repurchases your car, you will obtain a compensation for the following expenses:
  • Down Payment (including the value of any trade-in)
  • Monthly Payments
  • Registration Payments
  • Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Rental Cars, Towing, Storage, etc.
The manufacturer is entitled to deduct a usage offset based on the number of miles your car had when you first took the car in for the recurring problems. Additionally, if you owe money on your car, the manufacturer will satisfy this balance by sending payment directly to the bank that financed your purchase or lease.

 

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