May 13 2008

Lemon Law, a car buyer’s best friend, turns a feisty 20

Published by Lemon Law at 3:27 am under General Articles

In the past six years, more than 36,000 cars have been branded as lemons in California. The Lemon Law generated nearly $1 billion in relief to their owners, according to the state Department of Consumer Affairs.

The Lemon Law is stronger than when it took effect in January 1983, [lemon law author Assemblywoman Sally] Tanner said. It originally said an owner was entitled to a replacement or refund if the car wasn’t fixed after a ‘reasonable number of repair attempts’ in the first 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Usually 3 failed repair attempts are required, however 2 failed repair attempts are sufficient if the problem is severe or life threatening, or 30 days or more at the dealership for random repairs.


One Response to “Lemon Law, a car buyer’s best friend, turns a feisty 20”

  1. Markon 13 May 2008 at 5:41 am

    I am wonderign where I can find law firms for Lemon Law in other states?

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