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What Should I Do If I Purchased a Lemon Vehicle?

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After purchasing a vehicle, the last thing you want is to find out is that your vehicle is a lemon. Unfortunately, this happens to many consumers. But if this has happened to you, you may be entitled to seek compensation under lemon law. Our Orange County lemon law attorneys explain what to do if you bought a lemon car in California.

What Is Considered a Lemon?

A lemon is a vehicle with various manufacturing defects or issues that impact the value, use or safety of the vehicle. Vehicles are considered lemons when they are still defective, even after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Whether new or used, the vehicle must also be under a manufacturer’s new car warranty. If your vehicle isn’t working correctly after multiple repair attempts, you may have a lemon law claim.

Common Defects Associated with Lemon Vehicles

Some everyday car defects that may qualify your vehicle as a lemon under California lemon law include:

  • Airbag defects
  • Antilock braking system failure
  • Automatic transmission failures
  • Brake pedal failure
  • Electrical problems
  • Engine fire and failure
  • Fuel line defects that can cause fires
  • Power steering loss
  • Seat belt failure
  • Uncontrolled acceleration

How Does California Lemon Law Protect Me?

California lemon law protects consumers who purchase a new or used vehicle that have consistent warranty defects. The law requires manufacturers to replace vehicles when repairs have been unsuccessful after a reasonable number of attempts. The defect must also occur during the warranty period. If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer will have the obligation to replace the vehicle or refund you for the vehicle’s purchase price.

What You Should Do If You Purchased a Lemon

If you think you bought a lemon make sure to keep detailed records of every issue and repair that you’ve had on the vehicle. It’s important to document the date that the dealer or the manufacturer made repairs. Then you should report the issues to the dealership and the manufacturer.

If your new vehicle turned out to be a lemon, you might be entitled to receive compensation for the payments you’ve made on the vehicle, including taxes, title and registration fees, repairs, and towing costs. They might also cover attorney fees.

Dealing with dealerships and manufacturers when you have a lemon vehicle isn’t an easy process. It may also be difficult to understand which laws protect you and what manufacturers should be doing to provide you with the compensation you deserve for their negligence. Therefore, it is important to discuss with a knowledgeable attorney when you’ve purchased a lemon car.

Seek Legal Guidance Today: (949) 390-9695

The team at O’Connor Law Group, P.C. has years of experience advocating for customers who have purchased a lemon. Our team has the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to help you obtain the compensation you deserve for the expenses and troubles you have faced after purchasing a lemon. We hold manufacturers and auto dealerships accountable for their negligence. If you think you’ve purchased a lemon car or have experienced dealership fraud, our team is here to help.

Contact our Orange County lemon attorneys today at (949) 390-9695 today! Due to the current health crisis, our team is available to assist you via video chat, phone, or email.

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