| What is California Lemon Law ? | | | | California Lemon Law permits buyers and renters of |
| California Lemon Law is a state granted | | | | both new and used vehicles to demand for full |
| consumer-right that safeguards consumers against | | | | refund or replacement when the vehicles are |
| purchases of faulty or defective (Lemon) products. | | | | declared 'Lemons' - faulty and unfit for use. However, |
| Although the product may be anything, the California | | | | this declaration calls for the following proof: |
| Lemon Law bears a special allegiance to faulty, | | | | - The defect is a manufacturing defect and is |
| malfunctioning automobiles. | | | | certainly not a result of mishandling. |
| Main-points of California Lemon Law | | | | - The vehicle has been repaired at least four times |
| Also known as Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act, | | | | and still the defect persists. (In case of serious |
| the California Lemon Law states that if a purchased | | | | defects that can lead to injuries and death, the |
| vehicle turns out to be defective in the warranty | | | | number of repair attempts has been lowered to two |
| period rendering it unfit for use or inflicts some | | | | repairs). |
| serious injuries to the user, then the consumer has | | | | - The defect is detected but is not set right within |
| every right to ask for refund or replacement. The | | | | the period of 18 months or 18,000 miles (whichever is |
| Lemon Law holds the manufacturer responsible for all | | | | earlier). |
| the defects and problems in a Lemon Vehicle. Once | | | | What The Consumers Need To Do? |
| the flaws are brought to the notice of the | | | | The California Lemon Law truly protects the rights |
| manufacturer, the manufacturer is bound to do the | | | | and interests of consumers. However, the customers |
| repair-works. In case the manufacturer fails to set | | | | need to attend specific requirements like: |
| the problem right even after some genuine attempts, | | | | - Abide by the instructions in the User's Manual while |
| the company must either replace the defective | | | | driving or handling the vehicle. |
| vehicle or refund the consumer's money. | | | | - Take the vehicle only to authorized service centers |
| The Law also empowers the customer to file a | | | | for all repair-works and servicing. |
| Lemon Lawsuit in any Court of Law if a | | | | - California Lemon Law only recognizes a written |
| manufacturer denies to comply with the repair / | | | | complaint sent to the manufacturer as a formal legal |
| refund / replacement plea even after the snags in | | | | notice. For added safety, you may send the |
| the automobile are detected and proved. Additionally, | | | | complaint through certified mail. |
| refund for expenses incurred on various heads like | | | | - All the vehicle documents, all repair records, |
| repairing charges, rental vehicle charges and even | | | | technical reports, etc. should be kept handy because |
| your lawyer's fees are secured under the California | | | | lodging a complaint or filing a case calls for accurate |
| Lemon Law. | | | | proof. |
| The same set of laws is applicable for leased vehicles | | | | Unless and until you fulfill all the above requirements, |
| as well. | | | | you will not be able to enjoy the benefits and |
| Under What Circumstances Can Consumers Seek | | | | protection offered by the California Lemon Law. |
| Protection Under The Lemon Law In Calfornia? | | | | |