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Can someone give me a ‘Dummy’ explaination of the California Lemon Law?

Question by Lali: Can someone give me a ‘Dummy’ explaination of the California Lemon Law?

I bought a 2007 Nissan Altima this past may from a Mercedes-Benz dealer…The car is running weird ever since the beginning. The dealer said I had to take it to the Nissan dealer since the car is still under warranty. The Nissan dealer told me to take it to the dealer I purchased the car from…I could swear the car is a lemon because I just noticed all the things wrong with it…Like the weird idling and the steering wheel clicking when I make turns.

Can someone please give me a ‘Dummy’ version of the California Lemon Law?

Can I also get a reference on how I can find out if my car is in fact a ‘Lemon’?

Thanks everyone

Best answer:

Answer by Rudy_kazootie
The plain version. There is no lemon law for used cars. Simple enough. If it is still under warranty it would need to be worked on by the dealer brand that sold it (Nissan).They would have three tries to fix a specific problem and then it may be considered as a “lemon” (key word being MAY).

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Knowing when it?s Time to Contact a Lemon Law Attorney

Knowing when it?s Time to Contact a Lemon Law Attorney

You may qualify for the lemon law, if you spend more time getting your car repaired then you do driving it. Consumers are sold some cars with long lists of previous mechanical problems. If your car repeatedly has mechanical issues, then you might have a lemon. This means that the vehicle keeps on having the same mechanical issues, no matter how much money you spend on fixing the car, or no matter what you do. How can you be helped by the lemon law?

If your new car is repeatedly in need of repairs for the same problem and you’ve had it just a short time, you probably have purchased a lemon. If your dream car turns out to be a lemon, a lawyer can help you with getting the car returned and your money refunded. In California, the lemon law was established to protect you from this situation.

The lemon law has been crafted to protect you when you purchase a vehicle that is in good condition when you buy it, but develops mechanical issues after awhile. The problem is not apparent immediately, however, it can occur after you have driven some miles. If you bought a car that is a lemon, a lemon law attorney can intercede between you and the car dealer or person that sold you the car, so that they follow lemon law guidelines.

Who wants to pay good money for a car that doesn’t run properly, especially when you can’t drive it because it’s always in the shop? If the dealer won’t admit there’s a problem, the lemon law can help you, and a lemon law attorney can show you how. If the dealer refuses to help you with the lemon he sold you, a lemon law attorney help protect your rights and show you how to get the car returned.

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The Lemon Law Protects You and Your Family

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If you think you have a lemon, then you probably do. Thankfully, you also have rights.

The Lemon Law, technically entitled the “Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act,” protects residents of California from defective vehicles and allows Californians to take legal action against the manufacturers.

The Lemon Law is fairly straightforward and easy to understand. The manufacturer must either replace the vehicle or reimburse you an amount equal to the purchase price, if the manufacturer cannot repair your vehicle after a “reasonable” number of attempts.

A “reasonable” number of attempts is defined as the manufacturer being unable to repair the same defect after four tries. If the defect is “life-threatening or likely to cause serious bodily injury,” however, you are only required to have two repair attempts. Additionally, if the vehicle was inoperable for a cumulative total of thirty days, so long as the repairs are attempted within the manufacturer’s warranty period, this would be considered “reasonable” under the Lemon Law.

The manufacturer must pay for license fees, rental expenses, towing, and out of pocket repairs in addition to replacing the vehicle or reimbursing the vehicle purchase price. Attorney’s fees and other losses may be paid.

But beware – there are conditions. The use, value, or safety of the vehicle must be affected by the defects, and the vehicle must still be under the original manufacturer’s warranty. For example, under the Lemon Law, a constantly broken cup holder would not qualify.

Different laws also apply to off-road vehicles like motorcycles, motor homes, and other such vehicles. The manufacturer is additionally entitled to take a deduction for mileage accrued on the vehicle prior to the defects occurring, and other restrictions can be applied.

The ability to rid yourself of your lemon and regain most, if not all, of the cost of buying the vehicle (including loan or lease expenses incurred post-purchase) are advantages for you. You could also get back a good portion of other losses resulting from the malfunctioning vehicle. This proves that the Lemon Law truly is a law designed to protect the consumer.

Automobile Lemon Law – Method Of Filing A Case Under The Lemon Law

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For a consumer who is thinking of filing a suit under the lemon law, they must have a vehicle that is considered a lemon.  This is a vehicle that has mechanical problems that cause loss of use of the vehicle in excess.  If proper notification has been made to the dealer or manufacturer and they have been unable to correct the problem, or have not attempted to refund the consumers money or replace the vehicle, then suit may be filed.  The proper method of filing a suit will differ slightly depending on the state of residence.  First the consumer must file a complaint.  A form for filing a complaint is available on the internet for the majority of states.  The consumer should be aware of any other procedures that must be followed.  In Example, if the consumer resides in Texas, then there is a fee that is non-refundable that must be sent along with the complaint forms.  These fees can be awarded to the consumer if they win their case.

New Jersey requires you have a hearing in Division of Consumer Affair’s Automotive Dispute Resolution Program.  The consumer may use the informal dispute settlement program available from manufacturers.  Another method of using the lemon law would be to file a civil case.  In some states a hearing would be held in front of an Administration Law Judge.  It is not necessary to have a lawyer for this hearing.  It is always a smart idea to have a lawyer in any kind of suit, most of the time the manufacturer or dealer will be represented.    In some states it is not necessary to use an attorney to file a suit.  If the consumer has the proper documentation and records, then they can file a suit on their own.  There are many things the consumer must prove.  One, the vehicle was bought and is the property of the consumer when the hearing takes place.  Two, that there was a problem with that vehicle while it was listed as covered under the warranty.  Three, the problem was correctly reported to the dealer or manufacturer, and they were given enough time to correct the problem.  Four, the complaint or suit was brought forth during the correct time limit.  Five, the manufacturer or dealer were notified in writing of the vehicle problem hindering the usage of said vehicle, or that the vehicle poses a safety or injury risk.

Certain states have a non binding arbitration at the beginning of a case.  Some, such as California, have voluntary arbitration that is typically started by the manufacturer or dealer.  This type of arbitration is steadfast to the manufacturer or dealer, but not to the consumer.  If the results of arbitration are less than satisfactory, an appeal can be filed to a superior court, or a new case brought.  A lawyer is always a good idea to have for the filing stages of the case.  Again, most manufacturers and dealers would have representation, and the consumer might lose his/her case in this instance.

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