What Are My Entitlements Under The California Lemon Law?

It is important to keep neat and accurate documentation of repairs at the first sign of vehicle problems. Vehicle use is an important factor in how much you will be reimbursed. The less mileage on the vehicle at the first repair attempt the greater the amount you are entitled to receive. Continue reading

With only 5,000 miles on his new 2012 Toyota Rav 4 EV, a Manhattan Beach, CA resident started noticing problems related to the charging system of his vehicle. He would receive messages that the charging process had been interrupted or that the vehicle could not charge because of a malfunction. After six months of repeated repair attempts at a manufacturer approved repair facility, the RAV owner was told that there was no current fix for the problem. Frustrated with the lack of help in getting his vehicle repaired, he decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates. Continue reading

What is the California Lemon Law?

If after a reasonable number of repair attempts, a manufacturer approved repair facility is unable to service or repair a vehicle to conform to its express warranty, the manufacturer must either replace or repurchase the vehicle. The first repair attempt must have been made within 18 months from delivery or within 18,000 miles on the vehicle odometer, whichever comes first. Continue reading

Our client was distraught when the air bag warning light on her 2012 Chevrolet Traverse kept flashing on the display panel. The dealer in Irvine, CA was unable to correct this safety defect even after several opportunities. Being frightened of what may happen if she were to be involved in an accident she contacted our firm to see if we could get the manufacturer to buy back her car. Continue reading