CA Lemon Law Overview

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 What is California Lemon Law all About?

• The Margarian Law Firm

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Definition of Lemon
A lemon car may be defined as one that has got
too many defects and/or problems that hinder its
effective operation and may cause injuries and
even fatalities.
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The Lemon Law
Lemon Law (Federal Law) MagnusonMoss Warranty Act
CA lemon law (state law) Song-Beverly Consumer
Warranty Act
Other state Lemon Laws
For more http//www.lemonlawcourt.com/car-consume
r-guide/faq/
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Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law
New motor vehicle
The chassis cab of a motor home
A dealer-owned vehicle
A demonstrator vehicle
Other vehicle sold with a manufacturers new car
warranty
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Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law

• The vehicle must
• Be used mainly for personal, family or household
  purposes
• Have a gross vehicle weight no more than 10,000
  pounds
• Be used mainly for business purposes by any
  person or business to which at least 1 but not
  more than 5 motor vehicles are registered in
  California

10,000 pounds
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Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law

• The motor vehicle must have been
• Purchased or leased in California
• Purchased or leased by a full-time active duty
  member of the Armed Forces who was registered or
  residing in California at the time of purchase or
  lease or at the time the claim is filed

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Problems covered by the CA Lemon Law

• The lemon law covers vehicles with malfunctions
  that
• Are covered by the manufacturers written new
  vehicle warranty
• Substantially impair the value, use, or safety of
  the vehicle to the consumer

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Problems NOT covered by the CA Lemon Law

• The California lemon law does not cover vehicle
  problems that have arisen due to owner negligence
  and abuse.

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Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000
miles on the vehicle odometer

• The same problem resulted in a condition that
  could lead to a fatality and if the vehicle has
  been subject to repairs at least twice by the
  manufacturer and the owner has at least once
  directly notified the manufacturer about the need
  for repair.

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Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000
miles on the vehicle odometer

• The same problem has been subject to repair four
  or more times by the manufacturer and the
  consumer has at least once directly notified the
  manufacturer that the vehicle needs repair

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Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or 18,000
miles on the vehicle odometer

• The vehicle has been out of service for over 30
  calendar days (cumulatively) due to repair of one
  or more nonconformities by the manufacturer.

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Remedies under the CA Lemon Law
Repurchase of owned vehicles
Repurchase of leased vehicles
Replacement
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Most common vehicle defects
Unintended Acceleration
Defective Airbags
Defective Seatbelts
Engine Defects
Defective Tires
Brake Failure
For more http//www.lemonlawcourt.com/common-car-
defects/.U7AV7fmSxzo
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Who to turn to?

• If you think you have got a LEMON, you should
  contact a Lemon Law attorney in your state.

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The Margarian Law Firm
801 N Brand Blvd, Ste 210 Glendale, California
http//margarianlaw.com/
(818)-553-1000
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Thank you!

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