The first step to getting rid of your “lemon” vehicle is to determine if your vehicle is actually a “lemon”. Here is a few criteria to go by to determine if you have a “lemon”.
- If you start having problems with your automobile during the new car warranty period and you have taken it in four times or more, and the problem still has not been fixed, you could have a “lemon”.
- If the problem is safety related, and is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, and your have taken it in two times or more and the problem still exists, you could have a “lemon”.
- If your vehicle was out of service for a total of more than 30 days during the first 18 months or 18,000 miles and the problem is still not fixed, you could have a “lemon”.
The above paragraphs are only guidelines, but as long as your vehicle has substantial manufacturing defects which relate to safety, value, or use, and so long as they initially occurred within the new car warranty period (typically 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first) your vehicle may qualify as a meritorious lemon law claim.
If you have had repeated substantial problems, and if your vehicle is still not repaired, you should call 1-888-EX-LEMON or fill out the form at the top of the page for a free consultation with one of our experts to learn whether your vehicle qualifies or, if not, whether there are other legal alternatives.
If you are in California call our Lemon Law Offices:
Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (395.3666)
- California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
- California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
- California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
- California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
- California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
- California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500
