Do You Need a Lemon Law Attorney?
That is why having an experienced lemon law attorney is helpful since he/she will explain to you how the law applies to you and what steps you should take in your particular case. By doing this you will be more ready to confront the dealer that sold you a lemon.
Do not rely on yourself in case you have been sold a lemon, you can get assistance from a CA car attorney. He/she will first try to find out the reasons that make you think the car you have bought is a lemon. It is of utmost importance to bring qualifying reasons for your car to be considered a lemon. Keep all your mechanical repair bills organized to prove your expenses. You can decide your actions after having a free consultation with a CA lemon law attorney.
If you just take the car to the dealership and ask for your money back, the chances that your demands will be satisfied are really small. The dealership will less likely take you seriously in case you do not have a lawyer. Having a good car attorney is your first significant step to a successful solution that will meet your expectations.
Your car is probably a lemon, if it has mechanical problem that cannot be fixed by the dealership. To get positive results and deal with the dealership confidently, turning to a lemon law attorney is a must.
CA Lemon Law
The California lemon law (officially known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, found in California Civil Code sections 1790 et seq.) is designed to protect consumers who purchase or lease warranted motor vehicles. It states that if a vehicle maker is unable to repair a sold or leased vehicle to match its written warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the maker must promptly replace or repurchase it.
The lemon law is a state law in California that defends consumers against the buying or leasing of non-conforming vehicles. To come under the lemon law protection in California, a vehicle must have been bought or leased for private, family or business use.
The lemon law deduction is a guideline, not a fixed rule. It helps the judge or arbitrator decide what is a reasonable number of repair attempts for defects that affect the use, worth, or safety of the vehicle.
In order to have a valid Lemon Law claim, the following conditions must be met:
The vehicle must be used some of the time for personal, family or household purposes. If a vehicle is used exclusively for business purposes, the Lemon Law may not apply, but other laws may provide certain remedies.
The vehicle must have problems covered by a warranty. There is a simple rule: no warranty means no Lemon Law case.
The warrantor must be unable to repair the vehicle’s problems after a reasonable number or repair attempts. What constitutes a reasonable number of repair attempts will vary depending on the problem. For example, if a vehicle’s brakes fail, two repair attempts may be enough to establish a reasonable number. Generally, safety-related concerns will require fewer repair attempts than those that are not safety-related.
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About Mr. Margarian
Mr. Margarian graduated from the University of Southern California, with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Thereafter, he founded a nationwide auto brokerage, developing an extensive network and expanding his knowledge of the automotive manufacturing and distribution industry. He later continued his education at USC and received his law degree.
With several years of experience as General Manager of a nationwide auto brokerage, Mr. Margarian has the inside knowledge of the automotive industry that translates into winning cases for his clients. Admitted to practice law in California, Mr. Margarian has a successful niche practice in the areas of dealer fraud, vehicle defects, and the commonly known Lemon Law.
The majority of cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis at absolutely no cost to the client. For Lemon Law cases, manufacturers are statutorily required to pay the attorneys’ fees upon a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Therefore, you can rest assured that we will do our best to get your matter resolved in your best interest for the most amount of money and in the least amount of time.
We also have a generous fee sharing system for referring attorneys.
If you feel your vehicle might be a lemon, call us at 818.397.9624 to arrange a complimentary consultation.