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

Will Chrysler buy back my 2011 Dodge Durango if I have a problem with the transmission? That was the question that a caller from Murietta, California asked when he called our offices recently. In reviewing his repair orders we found that the vehicle’s transmission would frequently hunt for gears, and could not downshift to 3rd gear. At times the vehicle would slow down by itself and go into “limp mode”, which could result in a highly dangerous situation. Continue reading

Toyota will be recalling certain 2006-2011 Toyota Rav4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h hybrid vehicles for a problem that could lead to rear tire rod failure. (IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373.) All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied. Continue reading

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We recently met with a San Bernardino, California resident who had purchased a  new 2008 Chevrolet Silverado at a nearby dealership. After only 31,000 miles, the transmission started slipping in second gear and had to be brought to the dealer for repairs. The problem recurred at 46,000, 76,000, and 79,000 miles, but the dealership was unable to repair the problem. At 79,000 miles she  contacted  the Lemon Law Offices of Delsack & Associates to see whether she  qualified for a buyback under the California Lemon Law. Continue reading

The California Lemon Law is designed to protect car buyers who have purchased or leased a lemon. If your new car, truck, or SUV cannot be repaired by an authorized dealer after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you could qualify to get the manufacturer to repurchase your vehicle and get your money back. Used vehicles can also qualify if it was purchased while the manufacturer’s original new car warranty was in effect, or if it was a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. Continue reading