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Does The Lemon Law Apply To Used Cars?

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Lemon laws are American state laws that provide help for purchasers of cars and other consumer goods who have bought products that repeatedly fail to meet the standards of quality and performance.

Each state imposes different requirements for their lemon laws, but a basic condition common to almost all jurisdictions is that in order for the lemon law to apply, the automobile or product must have been purchased with a warranty. Products purchased “as is” are typically not covered by state or federal lemon laws.

The California lemon law applies to all new and used vehicles, whether purchased or leased, for personal and most small business use. Learn more about the California Lemon Law Requirements

Pre Owned 2008 Audi A6 Lemon Law Buyback

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(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)

The California Lemon law provides remedies for purchasers of vehicles that repeatedly fail to meet the standards of quality and performance as provided under the manufacturer express warranty. If a vehicle is purchased “used”, the new owner will usually be protected by the lemon law for the remainder of the warranty. This was the case with a client of ours from Carson, California who bought a certified pre owned (CPO) 2008 Audi A6 from a dealership in Long Beach. Continue reading →

Manufacturer Trade-In Not A Substitute For The California Lemon Law

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You may have recently received a letter from the manufacturer of your car or truck offering you a trade-in of your vehicle for one of the manufacturer’s new vehicles. While this may at first glance look like a good deal, if you look closely you’ll see the manufacturer is probably only offering you the opportunity to trade up to a newer model. Under this trade in offer you would have to pay off the balance of your existing loan or lease, plus pay the mileage deduction allowed under the California law. Continue reading →

2013 Nissan Altima California Lemon Law Buyback

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We had a gentleman call us regarding his 2013 Nissan Altima. Problems with the vehicle started from day one when he took it for a test drive and noticed that the passenger seat airbag light was illuminating. The dealership assured him they would take care of the problem, but after six (6) attempts to fix it, the issue still remained. That is when he contacted the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates to see if his car could qualify under the California Lemon Law. Continue reading →

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Check Engine Light Warning

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(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)

A few months after purchasing a new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee our client began experiencing several unexplained check engine warning lights on his dashboard. The vehicle had only 8,000 miles on the odometer and every time it was taken in for repairs the dealership technician was unable to identify a faults. Then the vehicle began to stall under normal operating conditions. In June 2013 with 42,000 miles on the odometer, and after many repair attempts, our client decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C. Continue reading →

What Can I Do To Get My Vehicle Bought Back Under The California Lemon Law?

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What Are My Entitlements Under The California Lemon Law?

It is important to keep neat and accurate documentation of repairs at the first sign of vehicle problems. Vehicle use is an important factor in how much you will be reimbursed. The less mileage on the vehicle at the first repair attempt the greater the amount you are entitled to receive. Continue reading →