Defective Car? Our Lemon Law Attorneys in San Diego Can Help!

Do I Qualify for a Claim Under San Diego’s Lemon Law?

Before you can receive a refund or replacement, your vehicle must be officially classified as a lemon under the California Lemon Law. To be considered a lemon, your vehicle must have a defect that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety. That defect must be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. And, you must give the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to fix the defect.

What’s considered “A Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts”?

You must provide the manufacturer with one to four attempts to repair your vehicle before pursuing a claim. Your vehicle’s specific defect(s) dictates the exact number of attempts required for your case.

If the defect could cause serious bodily injury or end someone’s life, two failed repair attempts will suffice. For lesser defects, manufacturers are allowed four repair attempts before you can make a claim. And if your vehicle is out of service for repairs for more than 30 days, that also counts as a “reasonable number of repair attempts”.

In San Diego, the Lemon Law only applies to certain new and used vehicles. To qualify for compensation under the law, cars and trucks must:

• be a passenger vehicle
• weigh less than 10,000 pounds; AND
• be purchased or leased in the State of California in a retail transaction.

Additionally, the law excludes businesses and individuals with more than 5 vehicles registered in California from making a lemon law claim.

If your vehicle meets these requirements, our lemon law attorneys can help. Reach out to us today for a free consultation so we can get to work on winning your case.

To find more helpful information about the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, read through our California Lemon Law FAQ.

Are Used Cars Eligible?

Yes! Used cars are eligible under the Lemon Law in San Diego. As long as the defect is covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty and it meets the law’s remaining requirements, you may file a claim.

At Krohn & Moss, Ltd. we make it easy to file a claim for a used car. We help you gather all the necessary documentation, write letters on your behalf, and ensure your case is filed within the necessary timeframe. Don’t let the hassle of car repairs hold you back another day! Reach out today for a free case review.

What to Expect When You File a Claim

Working with Krohn & Moss, Ltd. to file a lemon claim is an easy, straightforward process.

Working with Our Team

When you first reach out to our San Diego Lemon Law lawyers for help, we’ll discuss some basic information about your case. For example, we may need to know the history of repair attempts, when you purchased the vehicle, and the nature of the defect in question.

Filing for Arbitration

After providing the manufacturer with a reasonable number of chances to repair the defect, our next step will be to file for arbitration on your behalf. However, arbitration is only necessary if the automobile manufacturer has a program to administer arbitration that complies with federal and state law.

If the manufacturer does not have complying program to administer arbitration or you are unhappy with the arbitrator’s decision for any reason, we’ll file a civil action in the courts of San Diego, California.

Whichever route we take, we begin by gathering all evidence to support your claim. If you have any paperwork from the repair attempts and the original sale/lease, we’ll ask you to provide them. If you don’t, we can obtain those documents on your behalf.

Collecting the Settlement You’re Entitled to Receive

It’s incredibly unlikely that your case will ever go to trial. Fewer than 1% of our cases ever do. In the other 99% of cases, our clients choose to accept a settlement. Settlements typically consist of a refund, replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement. To date, we have helped over 10,000 consumers in California to collect such settlements.

Our job is to protect your rights, so we’ll fight for whatever compensation you’re entitled to. That includes rental car fees, towing costs, and any other expenses you incurred because of your lemon.

The Lemon Law in San Diego also includes a provision for Civil Penalties. The provision dictates that if your vehicle’s manufacturer willfully violates the Lemon Law in relation to your case, they may be required to pay you as much as three times the purchase price of your vehicle.

Car companies fill their offices with high-priced lawyers who will do everything to avoid paying you. But with our experienced lemon law lawyers, San Diego residents can fight back and stand up for what’s right. Don’t let manufacturers get away with selling lemons. Touch base with us today so we can get to work on getting you paid.