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Short answer
California's lemon law covers a vehicle whose warranty-covered defect substantially impairs its use, value or safety and that the manufacturer cannot repair in a reasonable number of attempts, generally four tries at the same fault, two for a serious safety defect, or more than thirty cumulative days out of service. A qualifying vehicle is owed a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, and the manufacturer pays the attorney fees on a successful claim.
Here is how a claim runs, from your first call to the payment.
Tell us what keeps going wrong with the vehicle. Fill in the form or call us. An attorney reads every submission and comes back within 24 hours.
We read your repair orders, work out which remedy your record supports, and take it to the manufacturer. You are not chasing a dealer or sitting on hold; that part becomes ours.
A buyback returns your down payment, your monthly payments and the loan payoff, less the statutory mileage offset. Under the Song-Beverly Act the manufacturer pays the attorney fees on a successful claim.
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The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is one of the strongest Lemon Laws in the United States. With the right legal representation, a manufacturer of a "lemon" can be required to repurchase the vehicle from you.
The manufacturer can also be required to pay for consequential damages (such as the cost of a rental car while your lemon was being repaired). Be sure to document all costs you incur because of your vehicle's defect.
These costs could include Uber and Lyft fees while your car was in the shop, or even a hotel fee if you were stuck out of town because your car broke down on you. If it can be proven that these expenses were related to your vehicle's defects, you can be reimbursed for these losses in your Lemon Law claim.
What you can recover under California's Lemon Law depends on the specifics of your case, including your repair history, your warranty terms, and the losses you can document. There is no single set figure, which is why a real case review matters more than a rough estimate.
Our attorneys will review your situation and give you a straight, honest read on what relief may realistically be available, whether that is a vehicle repurchase, a replacement, or a cash settlement. That way you can make decisions based on facts, not guesswork.
California's Lemon Law may still protect you even after your warranty has expired. However, it is important to act quickly, as legal deadlines may limit the time you have to pursue a claim. Consult with an experienced Lemon Law attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Yes. Many consumers are surprised to learn that fixing the problem does not necessarily eliminate a Lemon Law claim. If your vehicle required repeated repair attempts for a warranty-covered defect, or spent an excessive amount of time at the dealership for repairs, you may still be entitled to relief under California's Lemon Law. Our team can review your repair records and explain your options.
As of January 1, 2025, California's Lemon Law under AB 1755 introduces new deadlines, discovery rules, mandatory mediation, depositions, and $50/day penalties for delay. Beginning July 1, 2025 (delayed from April), consumers seeking civil penalties must send a 30-day written notice -- including name, VIN, defect summary, and a request for replacement or repurchase. Following notice, manufacturers have 30 days to respond and 60 days to comply.
The statute of limitations is now one year from warranty expiration (not from defect discovery) but also six years from original delivery (subject to limited tolling).
These changes do streamline some proceedings -- but the new pre-suit and procedural requirements can be easy to miss. As a result, retaining experienced lemon-law counsel is highly advisable.
The Tanner Consumer Protection Act provides for attorney's fees at no upfront cost to you.
The experienced Lemon Law attorneys at The Lemon Pros offer free consultations. We can discuss your case with no obligation, and we require no upfront fees to discuss your case at a consultation. Do not be afraid to at least consult with an experienced attorney about your potential Lemon Law claim.
Over the past few decades, it has become common for auto manufacturers to include mandatory arbitration clauses in their purchase agreements and written warranties. Doing this means that the customer is contractually obligated to go through arbitration before he or she may file a claim in court. Some manufacturers try to use this process to discourage consumers from filing their valid legal claims.
You have the right to file a Lemon Law claim regardless of arbitration clauses in your purchase agreement.
Having an experienced Lemon Law attorney on your side can help ensure that clauses in your purchase or lease agreement do not prevent you from exercising your legal rights and obtaining the recovery you're entitled to.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is not limited to the family car. It reaches new and used vehicles that are still covered by a manufacturer's warranty, bought or leased, and motor homes, motorcycles and boats fall under it as well. If you are unsure where your vehicle stands, the warranty terms and the repair history are what decide, so it is worth asking us to look.
In general, people with civil claims (like a Lemon Law case) recover more money when they have an attorney than when they handle their claims on their own. An attorney knows how to prove your claim effectively and present a persuasive case to a judge or jury.
An attorney knows all the different types of compensation to which you are legally entitled. You may be entitled to more than you realize, and an honest case review makes sure nothing gets left on the table.
A lawyer will also help you consider all the many expenses that could be related to your lemon, lost wages, rental car fees, Uber receipts, and other losses. A lawyer will help you gather evidence of all the financial losses you have suffered.
Perhaps most importantly, a lemon lawyer will fight on your side. Auto manufacturers hire armies of lawyers to defend legitimate claims against them. Your lawyer will stand up to the power of a large corporation to ensure that your legal rights are protected.
How we work
Most firms settle every file that lands on the desk, because settling is quick and quiet. We prepare each case as if it will be tried. If a manufacturer will not deal fairly, we file, we take depositions, and we stand up in front of a judge.
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Who handles your case
No call center queue. No paralegal running the case while a lawyer signs off at the end. The attorney who takes your first call is the one who reads your repair orders, writes the demand letter, and argues the motion.
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Where we practice
We work out of Beverly Hills and file across the state, from Del Norte to Imperial. Your car does not need to be parked in Los Angeles for us to take the case. Most of the process runs by phone, email and mail, so distance rarely changes anything.
Our experienced California lemon lawyers serve clients throughout the entire state. We stand up for your rights under the Song-Beverly Act.
Michael Saeedian is a California Lemon Law attorney and the founding attorney of The Lemon Pros, named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars every year from 2020 through 2025. No matter how tough or complex your situation may be, Attorney Michael Saeedian will take the time to understand your unique needs and goals and develop a tailored legal strategy aimed at securing the strongest outcome your case supports.
Arash Khorsandi, Esq, is the co-founder of The Lemon Pros. After graduating from the USC Marshall School of Business and law school, he became a fierce California Lemon Law Attorney at the young age of just 24. Over the years, Arash has built a dedicated team of trial lawyers, former insurance company adjusters, and experienced paralegals who work to get each client the strongest outcome their case supports.
Examples of the vehicles and defects we handle for California drivers, and the outcomes Lemon Law makes possible.
Illustrative examples of case types, not specific client results. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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