The California Lemon Law applies to a wide variety of motor vehicles. It’s not just cars and trucks that are protected, either. Motorcycles and RVs are covered, and even boats, as well. This means that just about any type of truck you can imagine could be covered by the California lemon law.
- have a gross weight below 10,000 pounds, and
- be used primarily for business purposes, at
- a company with five or fewer vehicles registered to it.
Many large trucks (such as semi-trucks, eighteen-wheelers, tanker trucks, and dump trucks) do not pass this test. Often these trucks are bought by large companies with entire fleets of trucks. But if you have bought or leased one of these large trucks and meet the above criteria, they too can be protected by the California Lemon Law.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY TRUCK IS A LEMON?
A lemon is any vehicle that has a “nonconformity” that impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle to you. The Lemon Law is based on manufacturer’s warranties, so if your vehicle was sold “as is,” it may not cover your vehicle. It is important to get legal advice from an experienced lemon lawyer to determine whether the nonconformity applies and whether your manufacturer’s warranty applies to it. A lawyer can also determine if there are any other unique circumstances that could affect your consumer rights under the California Lemon Law.
It is important to get legal advice as soon as you suspect that you might have a lemon law claim. The law requires you to give notice of your claim to the manufacturer. You must also allow the manufacturer a certain number of repair attempts before you can claim lemon law rights. By hiring an attorney, you can be certain that you meet these and all other legal requirements. This protects your right to compensation under the California Lemon Law.
The best lemon lawyers in California are right here at The Lemon Pros. Our experienced consumer protection team serves clients in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, and all across California. We fight hard to protect consumers’ rights and keep everyone safe on the roads of California. Call (800) 917-7147 to schedule your free consultation.
