Call a Los Angeles Lemon Lawyer If the Car Dealer Refuses To Fix Your Newly Bought Car

California car buyers have important rights they should be aware of. The law applies to motor vehicles bought in California from a dealer for personal, family or household use, including cars, minivans, SUVs and trucks. Some provisions in the law cover only used cars, while others cover new and used cars.  The state “lemon law,” gives you the right to a refund or replacement if your new or used car with a factory warranty has serious defects.  Call a Los Angeles lemon law lawyer if the car dealer refuses to fix your newly bought car.

It is important to know whether your car will technically be considered a “new motor vehicle.” Your rights and protections under the California Lemon Law will vary depending on whether your vehicle will legally be considered a “new vehicle” or a “used vehicle”. Even if your car is not a “new motor vehicle” by California Lemon Law standards, you may still have the same protections if the vehicle is still under the warranty provided by the seller. If the car is defective, make sure to keep records. While many car dealerships/manufacturers are great about helping you get a lemon repaired or replaced, they will not keep track of everything related to your problems. Keep records of all the time you’ve lost from work, time the vehicle has been in the shop, and the exact nature of any problems. Also keep records of repair bills.

If the manufacturer balks at repurchasing your vehicle, you have two options: hire an attorney that specializes in Lemon Law, or ask the manufacturer if it has an arbitration program.  You can always file a suit against the manufacturer through the courts. The lawyer will tell you all the legal approaches and what documents will be needed and will help you get compensation whether through arbitration, a settlement, or a trial.

If you are struggling because your vehicle can be classified as lemon or has had to have multiple repairs, our attorneys can provide you with important help.  Contact us!