Do I Have a Lemon Law Case?

What We Look At

California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects you when a defect covered by the manufacturer's warranty cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts. When your details reach us, we check whether the vehicle was under warranty when the trouble started, how many times the dealer has had it in for the same problem, how long it sat waiting on repairs, and whether the defect puts your safety at risk.

As a general guide, four repair attempts for the same defect, two attempts for a serious safety defect, or 30 or more cumulative days in the shop can point to a qualifying claim. Every case is different, so treat those numbers as a starting point rather than a verdict.

If your vehicle qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement, and California's fee-shifting rule means the manufacturer pays your attorney fees when you win, so a case review costs you nothing. You can also estimate a buyback or read more about the California Lemon Law.