How Do I Get A Buyback Under The California Lemon Law?
If a vehicle qualifies as a lemon under the California lemon law, the manufacturer is required to replace the vehicle or refund to the purchaser or lessee the following amounts:
- Purchase Price: The actual price paid for the vehicle, including any transportation charges and manufacturer installed options;
- Collateral Charges: Fees associated with the sale of the vehicle, including sales tax, license fees, and registration fees;
- Incidental Damages: Expenses incurred due to the vehicle problem for which the manufacturer is repurchasing the vehicle. This includes reasonable repair, towing and rental car costs, prepayment penalties, early termination charges and earned finance charges, paid, incurred, or to be incurred by the consumer.
Regardless whether the vehicle is replaced or repurchased, the manufacturer is allowed to deduct a California lemon law usage fee for wear and tear on the vehicle. The percentage amount is determined by taking the number of miles on the automobile when it was first delivered to the manufacturer/dealer for repairs of the nonconformity that led to the repurchase, divided by 120,000.
What Can I Do To Get My Vehicle Bought Back Under The California Lemon Law?
