Glendale Lemon Law Attorney

Yes. A used car can qualify for protection under California lemon law if it is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Many consumers assume that lemon law protections only apply to new vehicles, but the law also protects buyers of certified pre‑owned and certain used car purchases. If your used car has recurring defects during the warranty period, a lemon law attorney can determine whether your vehicle qualifies.

Yes. California lemon law covers leased vehicles the same way it covers purchased vehicles, as long as the vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty when the defects occur. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to new and certified pre-owned vehicles whether you bought them outright, financed them, or leased them. If your leased vehicle qualifies, you may be entitled to a refund of your down payment, monthly lease payments, registration costs, and out-of-pocket expenses — plus the manufacturer pays off the remaining lease balance. We handle lease buybacks the same way we handle purchase buybacks: you keep 100% of your settlement check.

Your vehicle qualifies if the defect substantially affects its safety, reliability, or value and occurred during the warranty period. Documentation of repeated repair attempts is often the strongest evidence in California lemon law cases. A free case evaluation from an experienced lemon law attorney can quickly determine whether your situation meets the legal requirements.

Generally, a reasonable number of repair attempts means at least two attempts for a serious safety defect or four attempts for a less severe issue. In some California lemon law cases, a vehicle that remains in the repair shop for more than 30 days during the warranty period may qualify even with fewer repair attempts.

A successful lemon law claim may allow you to recover several types of compensation. These may include reimbursement for out of pocket costs such as towing, rental vehicles, registration fees, and repair expenses. Depending on the circumstances, you may also receive financial compensation, a vehicle replacement, or a full refund for your lemon car.

A California lemon law buyback typically reimburses you for your down payment, every monthly payment you’ve made, registration and license fees, and any out-of-pocket costs related to the defect — towing, rental vehicles, repair expenses, and finance charges. The manufacturer also pays off your remaining loan or lease balance directly to the lender. From this total, the manufacturer is allowed to deduct a mileage offset for the miles you drove before the first repair attempt for the qualifying defect, calculated under California Civil Code §1793.2(d)(2)(C). We walk every client through the exact math before any settlement is accepted, so you know down to the dollar what you’re recovering.

If the manufacturer fails to repair your faulty vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the law allows you to pursue legal action. A qualified lemon law lawyer can file a claim on your behalf and seek compensation through negotiation or litigation. If a court finds the manufacturer willfully violated your consumer rights, you may also recover a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages under the Song-Beverly Act.

No. Our law firm offers a free consultation and free case review to evaluate your situation. Because the manufacturer pays attorney’s fees in successful cases, most clients pay nothing out of pocket to pursue a claim.

While timelines vary, many lemon law cases are resolved within a few months once the claim is filed. Cases involving complex defects or disputed liability may take longer, particularly if litigation is required. Your attorney will provide regular updates and work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible.