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Lemon Law FAQs

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Is arbitration required for Lemon Law claims in California?

Yes, if the manufacturer has established a qualified third-party dispute resolution process, consume...

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Yes, if the manufacturer has established a qualified third-party dispute resolution process, consumers must attempt to resolve their issue with the arbitrators before they may file a legal claim. However, if the manufacturer has not established such a process or if they have not notified the consumer of the process in writing, the consumer may take legal action immediately.

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How much money should I expect in a California Lemon Law buyback?

A buyback under the California Lemon Law includes the return of any down payment or trade-in value, ...

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A buyback under the California Lemon Law includes the return of any down payment or trade-in value, all payments made plus the payoff of any loan on the vehicle. From this total, the manufacturer will reduce the total by a sum proportional to the time you were able to use the vehicle before the first failed repair attempt. Additional deductions may be necessary for negative equity rolled into the loan, non-manufacturer service contracts, and after-market items.

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What if I bought my automobile out of state?

The California Lemon Law applies only to vehicles purchased in the State of California. However, if ...

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The California Lemon Law applies only to vehicles purchased in the State of California. However, if you purchased your vehicle outside the State of California you may qualify for a case under the federal Lemon Law, known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

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Does the California Lemon Law apply to customized vehicles?

YES! Customized vehicles are covered by the lemon law. However, manufacturers are not required to re...

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YES! Customized vehicles are covered by the lemon law. However, manufacturers are not required to repair defects that result from unauthorized customizations.

The law also has special provisions for vehicle manufacturers that alter new vehicles into housecars. When alterations in such cases nullify warranty coverage from the original vehicle manufacturer for any or all components, the alterer assumes the responsibility of said warranty.

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Does the California Lemon Law apply to motorcycles?

YES! The California Lemon Law does apply to motorcycles....

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YES! The California Lemon Law does apply to motorcycles.

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Does the California Lemon Law apply to RVs?

YES! The vehicle portion of RVs and motor homes are covered by the California Lemon Law. Thus, the l...

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YES! The vehicle portion of RVs and motor homes are covered by the California Lemon Law. Thus, the law protects the drive train, the chassis, and the chassis cab of RVs and motorhomes.

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