The California Lemon Law - A Law That Is Very Important For Californians To Understand!

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, more popularly known as the California Lemon Law was created by lawmakers to protect the consumers. If you have purchased or leased a new (or even used) car, truck, RV or motorcycle and you believe that you bought a lemon, this law is there to protect you from the powerful car dealers and manufacturers.

This specific law states that if you purchase any of the above means of transportation and you discover that it is continually malfunctioning, is unsafe and/or defective, then you have a case against the manufacturer. The next step is to get yourself an attorney that specializes in the California Lemon Law and get a free consultation to see if your vehicle qualifies.

But first things first; you should immediately notify the dealer where you purchased the vehicle. They have to make four attempts at repairing your problem. If after this amount of times trying to fix it, it's still continues, then you should consult with an attorney and have him file a complaint in your name. Of course, even though this is the rule of thumb, after you contact an attorney, they can explain to you the different types of claims as well as specifics that apply to your particular situation and case.

But this particular law also allows consumers to file claims even if their vehicle is over 18 months old and over 18,000 miles as long as it's still under warranty. There are many people who have a two or even three year old car that has an extended warranty. If that's your situation, you should consult with an attorney and again, see if you qualify.

This law is very inclusive, even covering vehicles which have been leased. If it's still under the new car warranty the vehicle can qualify, even if you are not the original owner. Therefore, do not think that any situation can rule you out. You have to investigate to see if you can qualify under this law.

What is very important for all of us is that you keep good documentation of every time your car was repaired and any and all transactions that you had with your vehicle that you believe is a lemon. If/when you write a letter to the dealership and manufacturer, include copies of your repairs and all paperwork that can substantiate your claim. This will cause them to take notice of your particular situation and try to rectify it. Then get yourself a good attorney that specializes in this law and get your money back or a replacement vehicle, which is what they will have to do under this law.