The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, are several bills introduced to the United States Congress last February. If passed, the bill would require automobile manufacturers to give independent repair shops access to the same repair information their approved repair shops have. The legislation hopes to give consumers a choice to pick a repair facility best suited to their particular needs.

It is important to note, however, that under the California Lemon Law, a vehicle owners must give a manufacturer authorized dealer a reasonable number of repair attempts before their vehicle can be considered a lemon. While, the Right to Repair Act will give consumers more choice of where to take their vehicles, it may also negatively affect their lemon law rights.

If you are experiencing repeated unrepairable problems affecting the safety, value, or use of your vehicle, it is important to keep accurate documentation of repairs. If you can prove that you have given an authorized repair facility a reasonable number of repair attempts, you could qualify for a refund under the California Lemon Law.

Contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. at 888 EX LEMON or 888-395-3666 for a free consultation with an experienced lemon law attorney. Our attorney fees are almost always paid by the manufacturer.