🔹 Introduction

Did you buy or lease a car in California that keeps breaking down? You might have a lemon—but the good news is, California has some of the strongest lemon laws in the country to protect you.

The California Lemon Law (officially the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act) ensures that if your vehicle has repeated unfixable defects, you could be entitled to a full refund, replacement, or cash compensation.

In this guide, we’ll break down:
✅ What the California Lemon Law covers
✅ How to know if your car qualifies
✅ Your rights under the law
✅ Steps to take if you have a lemon

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📜 What Is the California Lemon Law?

The California Lemon Law (Civil Code § 1793.2) protects consumers who purchase or lease new or certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles with substantial defects that the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts.

🔹 Two Key California Lemon Laws:

1. Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – Covers new & CPO vehicles under warranty.
2. Tanner Consumer Protection Act – Extends protections to used cars sold with warranties.

🚗 What Vehicles Are Covered?

✔ New & used cars (if under warranty)
✔ Trucks, SUVs, motorcycles
✔ RVs (under certain conditions)
✔ Leased vehicles

❌ Not Covered:
✖ Vehicles past warranty expiration
✖ “As-is” used cars with no warranty
✖ Defects caused by owner abuse

🚨 Pro Tip: Even if your car is out of warranty, you may still have a claim if the defects started during the warranty period. Get a free consultation to find out.

⚖️ How Does the California Lemon Law Protect You?

If your car qualifies as a lemon, you could be entitled to:
🔹 A full refund (purchase price + taxes/fees)
🔹 A replacement vehicle (same or similar model)
🔹 Cash compensation (if you choose to keep the car)

📌 What Qualifies as a Lemon in California?

Your car must meet one of these conditions:

1. 4+ repair attempts for the same issue
2. 2+ repair attempts for a life-threatening safety defect (e.g., brake failure)
3. 30+ days in the shop (cumulative)

Example: If your Tesla’s battery fails three times and the issue persists, it likely qualifies as a lemon.

📢 Did You Know? The manufacturer must pay your attorney fees if you win, meaning legal help costs you nothing!

🔍 What Should You Do If You Have a Lemon?

1. Keep all repair records (invoices, work orders)
2. Check your warranty status
3. Demand a buyback or replacement in writing
4. Consult a California Lemon Law attorney

🚨 Warning: Manufacturers often delay or deny valid claims. Having an experienced lawyer triples your chances of success.

💬 Why Choose California Lemon Law Experts?

✔ No fees unless we win
✔ We handle ALL negotiations
✔ Fast, stress-free process

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