How to Prove That Your Car Is Lemon

The California Lemon Law is aimed at protecting defective car owners in case

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•              it is covered by initial car maker`s warranty
• ·         the defect is substantial and it occurs with a specified period of time
• ·         the defect can`t be fixed after certain repair attempts

If the car you just bought show signs of being a «lemon» you are entitled to reimbursement, but you should prove that a substantial defect is not your fable.

It`s essential to remember that there are no blanket lemon laws in the U.S. It means that each state has its in-house take on problems such as what can be branded lemon and what kind of defect can be recognized substantial and which vehicles are covered by law. For instance, in the state of New York the state lemon 

law covers both new and used cars but the vehicles should meet certain requirements.

The California Lemon Law Explained

The California Lemon Law is designed to protect vehicle owners who discover essential unfixable defect in a car they have leased or purchased. Below are key points which help consumers to understand the law.

·     The California Lemon Law applies to any defect which «substantially impairs its use, value or safety» of a vehicle covered by an automaker`s warranty in case if the defect is found out within 18 months or 18 miles of lease or purchase. Even if you bought used car, the California Lemon Law can be applied if it is still covered by original manufacturer`s warranty.