CA lemon law is a state law. Other states have Lemon laws too. However, these laws differ from one another in several aspects. You can learn more about this law here: http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/

1. What is California Lemon Law all About?
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2. Definition of Lemon
A lemon car may be defined as one that has got
too many defects and/or problems that hinder its
effective operation and may cause injuries and
even fatalities.

3. The Lemon Law
Lemon Law (Federal Law)
Magnuson–Moss Warranty
Act
CA lemon law (state
law)
Song-Beverly
Consumer Warranty
Act
Other state
Lemon Laws
For more:
http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/car-consumer-guide/faq/

4. Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law
New motor vehicle
The chassis cab of a motor home
A dealer-owned vehicle
A demonstrator vehicle
Other vehicle sold with a
manufacturer’s new car warranty

5. The vehicle must:
Be used mainly for personal, family or household purposes
Have a gross vehicle weight no more than 10,000 pounds
Be used mainly for business purposes by any person or business to
which at least 1 but not more than 5 motor vehicles are registered in
California
Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law
10,000
pounds

6. The motor vehicle must have been:
Purchased or leased in California
Purchased or leased by a full-time active duty member of the Armed
Forces who was registered or residing in California at the time of
purchase or lease or at the time the claim is filed
Vehicles covered by the CA Lemon Law

7. Problems covered by the CA Lemon Law
The lemon law covers vehicles with malfunctions that:
Are covered by the manufacturer’s written new vehicle
warranty
Substantially impair the value, use, or safety of the
vehicle to the consumer

8. The California lemon law does not cover vehicle problems
that have arisen due to owner negligence and abuse.
Problems NOT covered by the CA Lemon
Law

9. Reasonable number of repair attempts
The same problem resulted in a condition that could
lead to a fatality and if the vehicle has been subject to
repairs at least twice by the manufacturer and the
owner has at least once directly notified the
manufacturer about the need for repair.
If, within 18 months from delivery or
18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:

10. The same problem has been subject to
repair four or more times by the
manufacturer and the consumer has at
least once directly notified the manufacturer
that the vehicle needs repair
Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or
18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:

11. The vehicle has been out of service for over 30
calendar days (cumulatively) due to repair of
one or more nonconformities by the
manufacturer.
Reasonable number of repair attempts
If, within 18 months from delivery or
18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer:

12. Remedies under the CA Lemon Law
Repurchase of
owned vehicles
Repurchase of
leased vehicles
Replacement

13. Most common vehicle defects
Unintended
Acceleration
Defective
Airbags
Brake Failure Defective
Tires
Defective
Seatbelts
Engine
Defects
For more: http://www.lemonlawcourt.com/common-car-
defects/#.U7AV7fmSxzo

14. Who to turn to?
If you think you have got a LEMON, you should contact a Lemon Law attorney
in your state.

15. The Margarian Law Firm
801 N Brand Blvd, Ste 210
Glendale, California
(818)-553-1000 http://margarianlaw.com/

16. Thank you!
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