There is no substitute for excellent legal skills and years of experience. At Neale & Fhima, we`ve handled thousands of lemon rights cases in California and know how to win. If you bought a vehicle that spends more time in the workshop than on the street, you may be the sad owner of a lemon. Instead of despair, act! California has a user-friendly lemon law that could provide you with a legal way to get it right. You may be able to have the car replaced at the manufacturer`s expense or negotiate cash compensation. To learn more about your legal options, call a San Diego lemon law attorney at Neale & Fhima today at 888-407-2955. Our firm is very successful in handling lemon law cases throughout California. If you`re reading one of my articles for the first time, there`s a common misconception I`d like to address around California`s lemon law. You can see content online stating that your vehicle can only be classified as lemon if the defect occurs on the odometer within the first 18 months of the date of purchase or before 18,000 miles. The process of filing a lemon right claim is a multi-step process that requires action before filing your claim with your manufacturer. Before making your claim, you need to gather all the documentation that your car has had serious mechanical problems that could not be solved even after many repair attempts. Then the next step is to find an experienced lemon avocado who can help you in your case. The last part is to make sure your car meets your condition requirements for a lemon.
To ensure that Lemon Law works in your favor, it is important to keep detailed records. You will serve as “key witnesses” if your case goes that far. Documenting the conversations you have with the shop floor and manufacturer, as well as keeping all repair records and correspondence, is conducive to Lemon Law`s success. Keep an account of all repair attempts and how long your vehicle was out of service at each attempt. If you visit the dealership each time for repairs, submit a written and dated list of problems to the dealer and be sure to keep a copy for yourself. List the symptoms of your car, such as a “growl under the hood” or “a strange smell” instead of “alternator check.” This will record which problem has been investigated by the dealer, although they may have worked on different parts to fix the problem. There are times when a dealer claims not to be able to duplicate or find the temporary problem the consumer has encountered with their vehicle. It is crucial and beneficial for the consumer to return the vehicle to the dealer for repair and collect repair invoices to show that these issues have been brought to the manufacturer`s attention. This includes conducting basic research on California`s lemon law, collecting ALL necessary documents, and proving that you are a weighted person.
All of these options are reasonable, and it`s just a matter of deciding which one is best for you. If you have a lemon and want to pursue any of these three ways, hiring a lemon lawyer is the first step. Our lawyers will aggressively pursue a claim on your behalf. Neale & Fhima has a 99% success rate with these cases. We will work with you to explore your options and make a claim. There is nothing worse than buying a new car, only to find out weeks, months or even years later that it is defective. Whether it`s a slow transmission, faulty brakes, dangerous airbags, or a host of other problems, chronic mechanical and electrical problems never seem to go away, no matter how many times you take the vehicle to the dealership or a mechanic. If this sounds like your situation, you`ve probably bought a lemon.
Fortunately, there is a legal solution. There are federal and state lemon laws to protect consumers who have purchased defective vehicles. If your vehicle is not considered a lemon under state laws, it may qualify under federal law. Navigating the claims process without a competent lawyer can be nerve-wracking and boring. It is advisable to hire an experienced and qualified Lemon Law lawyer who knows the current statutes and legal tactics to win a case. A consultation is free and our law firm does not charge any fees for legal representation of Lemon Law. If your vehicle qualifies for a lemon, you can choose to request a replacement or refund from the manufacturer, minus a small compensation for the miles you drove before the first repair attempt that qualified you for Lemon Law. If you opt for a refund, it usually includes sales tax, registration, and other fees at the time of purchase, as well as a refund of any expenses you paid during the period the lemon was in your possession, such as. B towing or car rental costs.
If you opt for a replacement vehicle, you should not have to pay sales tax or other fees associated with registering the new car. .