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PLEASE NOTE: Used vehicle purchases are no longer covered by the California Lemon Law, unless purchased as a manufacture's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. These CPO vehicles must be 2021 and newer.

PLEASE NOTE: Used vehicle purchases are no longer covered by the California Lemon Law, unless purchased as a manufacture's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. These CPO vehicles must be 2021 and newer.

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Does California Lemon Law Apply to Motorcycles?

Are you a motorcycle owner in California? Have you experienced issues with a defective bike? Don’t worry — you have rights! California’s lemon law extends its protection to motorcycles, just like it does for cars and other motor vehicles. This means if you purchased or leased a bike with a significant defect, you may be......

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How Often Should I Check for Recalls on My Vehicle?

As a responsible vehicle owner, it’s crucial to stay informed about any potential recalls that may affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. But how often should you check for recalls? Our lead California lemon law lawyer, Norman Taylor, explains how vehicle recalls work and when to check for them here. Key Takeaways:  ......

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What Is a Lemon Law Buyback?

If you’ve ever purchased a new car, you know the excitement of getting behind the wheel of your new ride. Unfortunately, that feeling can quickly turn to frustration when your vehicle turns out to be a lemon; a car with significant defects impairing its use, value, or safety. But did you know if you’ve purchased......

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6 Steps for Preparing Your Lemon Law Claim

Discovering that you may have purchased a lemon can quickly turn the excitement of buying a vehicle sour. Lemon cars, which have unfixable and recurring problems, can be a costly inconvenience and affect the value and safety of your car. While not every troublesome car is a lemon — if you believe you have one......

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The Rising Cost of Cars: A Growing Problem for Middle-Class Americans

The idea of owning a car has always been a part of the American dream. However, recent trends suggest that this dream is becoming less accessible to the average American. The high cost of new cars drives people away from the market, and many are settling for used cars instead. Unfortunately, this trend has been......

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What Are the Most Common Hyundai Dual-Clutch Transmission Problems?

Hyundai is a brand known for producing cars with advanced technology. One of their most innovative features is the dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which, as the name suggests, uses two clutches to shift gears. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, DCTs allow users to pre-select gears, providing smoother and faster shifts. However, in recent years, Hyundai has faced......

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Can Squeaky Brakes Warrant a Lemon Law Claim?

There’s nothing more distracting than when you’re heading to work, and your car’s brakes start squeaking. However, this isn’t an issue you should take lightly. Squeaky brakes can indicate a more severe problem that could affect the safety or use of your vehicle. Find out if squeaky brakes can warrant a lemon law claim here.......

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DOES LEMON LAW APPLY TO A CAR’S A/C & HEATER ISSUES?

Lemon laws exist throughout the country to protect consumers from finding out their brand-new car doesn’t work right.  While lemon laws mainly apply to serious malfunctions that affect a vehicle’s safety or use, they can also apply to a car’s A/C and heater issues.  It’s very easy for a car dealership to reject your claim......

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IS MY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CAR COVERED UNDER CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW?

There are certain risks that come with buying a used car.  You don’t always get the assurance that the car is reliable, especially if you don’t know the vehicle’s history. It may be hard to find out exactly how the previous owner used it or if it was maintained properly Even if you’re provided with this......

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Lemon Law News

  •   January 28, 2026

    Is My Car a Lemon If It Was Recalled?

    If your car was recalled, you might be wondering whether that automatically qualifies it as a lemon under California law...
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  •   January 20, 2026

    Federal Investigators Reopen Jeep Grand Cherokee Coil Spring Recall

    Federal safety investigators are taking another look at a recall involving Jeep Grand Cherokee rear coil springs. The Na...
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  •   November 13, 2025

    U.S. Investigates Tesla’s Autopilot After Reports of Traffic Violations and Crashes

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a broad investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot a...
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  •   November 4, 2025

    Which Car Manufacturers Opted Into California’s New Lemon Law in 2025?

    Buying a car is a major investment, and the last thing you want is to end up with a vehicle that constantly needs repair...
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  •   September 25, 2025

    Tesla Faces Probe Into Model Y Electric Door Locks

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently opened an investigation into the 2021 Tesla Model Y ...
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