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Wondering whether your car qualifies, which records to keep, or what a buyback means? Start with the question on your mind. You don’t have to read every guide before contacting us.
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Start with 12 common questions about repairs, warranties, leased cars, possible remedies, and speaking with the firm.
Read the questions and answersDoes my vehicle qualify under California lemon law?
Start with the warranty, the defect, and the repair history. A vehicle's age or a single repair count does not tell the whole story.
Read the guide Repair historyRepair attempts and days out of service
You may have heard that two repairs, four repairs, or 30 days in the shop make a car a lemon. Here is what those figures actually mean.
Read the guide Possible remediesLemon law buybacks and the mileage offset
What a vehicle buyback or replacement can involve, and why the refund may include a deduction for the miles driven before the relevant repair visit.
Read the guide Get organizedDocuments to gather for a lemon law review
A practical checklist for organizing your warranty, repair history, communications, and expenses before speaking with the firm.
Read the guide TimingCalifornia lemon law deadlines: do not wait
Why the applicable warranty, delivery date, manufacturer, and type of claim must be checked before calculating a filing deadline.
Read the guide Electric vehiclesElectric vehicle warranty problems and lemon law
How to organize charging, battery, software, and service records when an electric vehicle's warranty problem keeps returning.
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