You have questions. We have answers.

Q · The big one

Who pays the Lemon Law attorney's fees?

The manufacturer. Not you.

Under the California Lemon Law Statute, the manufacturer is responsible for paying the attorney's fees — not the client. The California Lemon Law is a consumer protection law designed to place consumers in a position as if the vehicle had never been purchased.

If you had to pay a portion of your buyback refund to an attorney, you wouldn't be made whole. That's why the manufacturer is responsible for paying your lemon law attorney's fees on top of your buyback refund.

Read more about CCC §1794(d) on the Lemon Law page

Q · What you walk away with

If my vehicle qualifies, what compensation am I entitled to?

Your recovery may include refund, replacement, or cash settlement.

If your Lemon Law claim is successful, you may be entitled to:

A refund of all your payments minus a usage deduction, payoff of your loan or lease, your down payment, registration fees, and incidental damages such as towing expenses. You may also elect for a replacement vehicle. In some cases, you may receive a cash settlement and keep the vehicle.

Remedies vary depending on your particular case and circumstances.

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Q · Leased vehicles

Does the California Lemon Law apply to a leased vehicle?

Yes.

The California Lemon Law applies to all leased vehicles that come with an express or written warranty.

Q · Used vehicles

Does the California Lemon Law apply to a used vehicle?

Yes — if it has an active warranty.

The California Lemon Law applies to used vehicles that were leased or purchased with an express or written warranty. This includes vehicles that were sold or leased with a Certified Pre-Owned warranty.

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Q · The timing

How long do I have to file a claim?

You should always be proactive in asserting your legal rights — do not wait.

To file a timely claim, it must be brought within four (4) years from either the date you learned the vehicle was a lemon, or from the date the warranty expired — whichever comes first.

The date you "learned" the vehicle was a lemon is a disputable issue that should be litigated by a competent Lemon Law lawyer, and is based on facts and circumstances of your specific case.

Worried you might be running out of time? Call (213) 463-8232