Lemon Law Buybacks « California Lemon Law blog

We were recently contacted by a consumer from Glendale, California after he saw a video on our website, www.calemonlaw.com, which featured a woman having the same problem as his, pertaining to a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550. While driving on the 405 freeway his vehicle shut off and lose all power. He also had repeated problems with coolant leaks which resulted in the coolant warning light coming on every 3-4 weeks. This problem began just 3 days after he had leased the car. He had taken the car in for repairs on seven (7) separate occasions, but each time was told by the dealer mechanics that they could not find the problems he complained of.

Within a few weeks after retaining our lemon law firm, Mercedes-Benz agreed to repurchase his vehicle under the California Lemon Law. Mercedes-Benz reimbursed our client for all his lease payments, down payment, and registration, less only the legal use fee deduction, and paid our attorney’s fees.

If your vehicle is 2007 or newer and has been having repeated problems that the dealership is unable to fix, please call the Law Offices of Delsack and Associates at our toll-free number 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) for a free analysis and to learn whether your vehicle qualifies for repurchase under the California Lemon Law.

Our California lemon law attorneys were recently able to obtain a full buyback of a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 for a client living in the Inland Empire. Although he had only purchased the vehicle in May, 2011 he had 9 repair orders and the vehicle was out of service in the hands of an authorized Dodge dealer for more than 80 days since that time.

The truck was almost brand new with less than 8,000 miles when it was re purchased. Most of the problems pertained to the engine and transmission. The Diagnostic Trouble Codes showed problems with the exhaust pressure sensor, and the transmission fluid sensor, which resulted in transmission hesitation and hard shift, among other problems.

Within just a few weeks we were able to negotiate with Chrysler to repurchase this vehicle under the California lemon law statute which protects California consumers who have purchased or leased vehicles in California which had manufacturing defects. Chrysler paid off the balance of the loan and reimbursed our client for his down payment and all of his monthly payments. Needless to say our client was very pleased with the swift results.

If you own or lease a vehicle which continues to have problems that started during the manufacturer’s original new car warranty, you may be driving a lemon. Please call the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C. at 888-EX-LEMON (888-395-3666) for a free consultation with an experienced California lemon law attorney to find out whether we can help you get rid of your lemon.

We recently helped a client in Morro Bay, CA by having the manufacturer repurchase his car. He was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo with about 6,500 miles on it, and was having problems with the air bag light going on. Air bags not working properly are, of course, a safety concern. By the time our client had called us he already had taken the vehicle in three times for repairs. Someone suggested he look into the California lemon law and he then contacted our offices.

Within a few weeks we successfully negotiated with General Motors to have them repurchase his vehicle under the California lemon law statute. The California lemon law protects consumers who have purchased or leased vehicles in California and which show manufacturing defects.

If the vehicle you are driving continues to have problems that started during the manufacturer’s new car warranty, you may be driving a lemon. Please contact the Law Offices of Delsack and Assoc. at 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) for a free consultation and find out if your vehicle qualifies as a lemon.

California Lemon Law Buybacks

The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates represents clients to the highest legal standards. With over 24 years of California Lemon Law experience, we have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the state in all types of lemon law cases. We take pride in the fact that almost 100% of our cases are able to reach settlements without litigation, making the process fast and stress free for our clients. Our goal is not to be the “largest” lemon law firm in California, but to continue to be the “BEST”. Below is a list of some of our most recent success stories where we helped consumers get settlements for their lemon vehicles:

1. 2008 Ferrari: Replacement – Woodside, CA – 6,931 miles
2. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo: Buyback – Morro Bay, CA – 6486 miles
3. 2011 Chrysler 300: Buyback – Los Angeles, CA – 700 miles
4. 2009 Nissan Versa: Buyback – Malibu, CA – 20,749 miles
5. 2008 Ford F350: Cash & Keep – Murietta, CA – 62,302 miles
6. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse: Buyback – La Quinta, CA – 42,747 miles
7. 2010 Ford F150: Buyback – Menifee, CA – 24,222 miles
8. 2010 Audi A420T: Cash & Keep – Carlsbad, CA – 18,024 miles
9. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63: Buyback – Laguna Beach, CA – 26,660 miles
10. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: Buyback – San Jose, CA – 10,078 miles
11. 2011 Jeep Wrangler: Buyback – Chino, CA – 7,821 miles
12. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe: Buyback – Brentwood, CA – 35,661 miles
13. 2008 Honda Civic: Buyback – Studio City, CA – 52,407 miles
14. 2011 Hyundai Sonata: Buyback – Porter Ranch, CA – 12,074 miles
15. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta: Buyback – San Jose, CA – 45,921 miles

If you live in California and and think your vehicle could be a lemon, contact our Lemon Law Offices, or fill out our Lemon Law Case Review, for a FREE consultation.

Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (1-888-395-3666)

California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500

The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates represents clients to the highest legal standards. With over 24 years of California Lemon Law experience, we have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the state in all types of lemon law cases. We take pride in the fact that almost 100% of our cases are able to reach satisfactory settlements without litigation, making the process fast and stress free for our clients. Our goal is not to be the “largest” lemon law firm in California, but to continue to be the “BEST”. Below is a list of some of our most recent success stories where we helped consumers get settlements for their lemon vehicles:

1. 2008 Audi RS4: Full buyback – Hesperia, CA – 50,409 miles
2. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe: Cash & Keep – Clovis, CA – 45,187 miles
3. 2007 Volkswagen Passat: Full buyback – Ramona, CA – 45,481 miles
4. 2011 Hyundai Sonata: Full buyback – Walnut, CA – 5,226 miles
5. 2010 BMW 550IA: Full buyback – Fountain Valley, CA – 27,107 miles
6. 2009 Mercedes Benz GL550: Full buyback – Wilcox, CA – 41,619 miles
7. 2009 Audi A4: Cash and Keep – Sherman Oaks, CA – 32,240 miles
8. 2006 Saab Aero: Full buyback – Sierre Madre, CA – 75,351 miles
9. 2011 Dodge Ram 2500: Full buyback – Arvin, CA – 7,577 miles
10. 2006 Dodge Ram 3500: Full buyback – Cypress, CA – 67,695 miles
11. 2009 Honda Civic LX: Full buyback – Torrance, CA – 13,325 miles
12. 2010 Nissan Murano: Cash & Keep – Yorba Linda, CA – 21,270 miles
13. 2010 Jaguar XF: Full buyback – Chino Hills, CA – 16,058 miles
14. 2008 Smart 2D Passion: Full buyback – Oakland, CA – 39,637 miles
15. 2011 BMW 550i: Full buyback – West Hollywood, CA – 15,206 miles
16. 2010 Chrysler 300: Cash and Keep – Beverly Hills, CA – 24,825 miles

If you live in California and and think your vehicle could be a lemon, contact our Lemon Law Offices, or fill out our Lemon Law Case Review, for a FREE consultation.

Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (395.3666)

California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500

The California lemon law was put in place to protect consumers who purchase defective vehicles, but a perfectly good lemon law case can go bad when a customer decides to install aftermarket products to their vehicle. In many cases, you could be violating your vehicle warranty, even if it was the dealer who installed it. It should be noted that even if the aftermarket product was not a cause of the problem, manufacturers will often “not” reimburse the customer for these items when buying the vehicle back. The attorneys at Delsack & Associates feel that the consumer should be returned to approximately the same financial position they were in before purchasing or leasing their lemon, and will fight to get reimbursement for these items. Below is a list of aftermarket products that could affect the outcome of your California lemon law case.

Replacing Tires or Rims: Changing the tires or rims on a vehicle could affect the suspension of a vehicle leading to uneven wear of tires, brakes, and suspension components.
Changing Electrical Components: The installation of sound, entertainment, and communication systems could adversely affect existing power and computer systems. Electronics in today’s vehicles are complicated, and even most dealerships turn to third party installers to make the installation.
Lift Kits: Adding a lift kit affects so many different parts of a vehicles suspension system. Most automobile manufacturers will void the warranty.

Manufacturers’ new car warranties usually say that alterations and modifications to original equipment will prevent you from making a claim under the California lemon law and in most cases no one will inform you of this warranty exclusion. The manufacturer is only responsible for those items which were installed at the factory. It is unlikely they will reimburse you for these items or replace parts affected by the installation or modification of these items.

The result of a four year California lemon law battle has California courts siding with consumer when it comes to vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds. The confusion is the result of automobile manufacturers refusing lemon law buybacks because the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle is over the 10,000 pound limit. The GVWR is the maximum allowable total weight of a vehicle including passengers and cargo, but does not mean the vehicle is being driven at this weight.

In the aforementioned case, the business owners truck weight was under 7,000 pounds, but because the GVWR was 10,000 pounds, it did not qualify under the California lemon law. Courts eventually sided with the business owner, saying that the gross vehicle weight (GVW) and not the fully loaded weight, is what counts. This case has set the precedent for auto makers and future lemon law cases in California involving small business owners and trucks used primarily for small businesses.

The California lemon law considers the importance of vehicle warranties to small business owners, and has included an exception in the California lemon law to offer consumers more protection. California’s lemon law covers business vehicles as long as: (1) the business that owns the lemon car or truck has no more than five vehicles registered in its name; and (2) the vehicle’s “gross vehicle weight” is less than 10,000 pounds.

If you have been denied repurchase of you vehicle because it exceeded the weight limit of the lemon law but the gross vehicle weight is under 10,000 pounds, contact the offices of Delsack & Associates for a free consultation with an attorney. Your vehicle may qualify for repurchase under the California lemon law.

Here at the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, we represent our clients to the highest legal standards. With over 24 years of helping California consumers, we have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the state in all types of lemon law cases, with all vehicle manufacturers. We are especially proud of the fact that in more than 9 out of 10 of these cases we are able to reach satisfactory settlements without litigation, making the settlements fast and stress free for our clients. The high standards we have set to represent only those clients with legitimate lemon law claims means that we do not compromise our integrity or reputation. Our goal is not to be the “largest” lemon law firm in California, but to continue to be the best. Below is a list of some of our most recent success stories where we helped consumers get settlements for their lemons:

1. 2005 Ford F250: Full buyback – Antioch, CA – 82,988 miles
2. 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid: Full buyback – Modesto, CA – 44,462 miles
3. 2007 GTI VW: Cash & Keep – San Jose, CA – 38,148 miles
4. 2006 Ford F250: Full buyback – Simi Valley, CA – 80,375 miles
5. 2011 Jaguar XK: Full buyback – Tarzana, CA – 6,472 miles
6. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox: Cash & Keep – Wilcox, CA – 26,855 miles
7. 2008 Jaguar XFS: Cash and Keep – El Dorado Hills, CA – 36,662 miles
8. 2010 Nissan Altima: Full buyback – San Bernardino, CA – 17,591 miles
9. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado: Cash and Keep – San Jacinto, CA – 91,280 miles
10. 2007 Chevrolet Aveo: Full buyback – North Hollywood, CA – 40,391 miles
11. 2008 BMW 535i: Full buyback – Los Angeles, CA – 28,407 miles
12. 2011 Ford Mustang: Full buyback – Pearblossom, CA – 9,870 miles
13. Kia Spectra: Full buyback – San Jose, CA – 57,504 miles

If you are in California and feel that you may have a lemon, contact our lemon law offices, or fill out our Lemon Law Case Review, for a FREE consultation.

Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (395.3666)

California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500

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