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 →