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What vehicles are covered under California’s Lemon Law?

New and used vehicles purchased or leased in California that are still under the manufacturer’s original or express warranty, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and the chassis of motorhomes. Some motorcycles are also covered.

What can I recover under the Lemon Law?

You may be entitled to a refund (including down payment, monthly payments, and registration fees minus a deduction for use), a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement. The manufacturer may also be responsible for your attorney’s fees and costs.

How many repair attempts make my car a lemon?

There is no single fixed number, but California law presumes a vehicle is a lemon if the same defect has been repaired two or more times for a serious safety issue, or four or more times for other defects, or if the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

Does the Lemon Law apply to used cars?

Yes, if the used vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty when the defect first occurs. The key is that the vehicle must be under warranty at the time of the repair attempts.

What should I bring to my consultation?

Bring all repair orders, invoices, and service records — every document from every visit to the dealer. Also bring your purchase or lease contract and any correspondence with the manufacturer. These documents are the foundation of your claim.

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California’s Lemon Law — the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act — protects you when a vehicle you bought or leased has recurring defects the manufacturer or dealer cannot fix. Kohan Legal holds manufacturers accountable and fights to get you a refund, replacement, or cash settlement.

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Signs Your Car Qualifies as a Lemon

California law presumes your vehicle is a lemon if it meets certain conditions within the original manufacturer warranty period.

Repeated Repair Attempts

The dealer has tried to fix the same defect a reasonable number of times without success — typically two or more attempts for a serious safety issue, or four or more attempts for other defects. Each visit should be documented with repair orders.

Extended Time Out of Service

Your vehicle has been in the repair shop for 30 or more cumulative days within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first) for warranty-related problems. Keep all repair invoices and loaner records.

Safety Defects

A defect that could cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven — such as brake failure or steering problems — and the dealer has tried to fix it at least twice. Safety defects qualify faster under the Lemon Law.

Nonconformity Persists

The problem substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of your vehicle and continues after reasonable repair attempts. The defect does not need to render the vehicle undrivable — it needs to materially affect your ownership experience.

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