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The Crucial Need for California Lemon Law Enforcement

Some 40 years after the enactment of the original California lemon law, the need for this law is still being aptly demonstrated today. New information has recently surfaced on the largest recall Toyota Motor Corporation has ever issued, addressing unexpected acceleration in vehicles which could be potentially deadly to drivers. Initially Toyota claimed that the......

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California Lemon Law: Actually Fixing the Problem

Recent news has been carrying the story of Toyota’s largest-ever recall, after widespread complaints of unintended acceleration in various models. According to the manufacturer, the way the floor mat was designed could cause the vehicle to unexpectedly accelerate out of control, and the recall was for the replacement for floor mats as well as accelerator......

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Know Your Emissions Warranties

With new vehicles, it is common to find that an emissions warranty lasts longer than the manufacturer’s basic warranty. Some emissions warranties last as long as 8 years or 80,000 miles, covering parts such as the catalytic converter and the power train control module. It’s important to check a vehicle’s warranty manual, as it will......

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Don’t Wait for the Recall

General Motors has recently issued a recall for Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2005 through 2007 model years, because the roof panel may blow off. The problem stems from a defect with the adhesive bonding and removable roof panel to the frame; if the bond breaks, the roof panel could go flying off while driving. The......

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Don’t Back Off if You’re Driving a Lemon

A recent story in the Los Angeles Times Business Section reports that Toyota Motor Corporation—who recently issued the biggest vehicle recall in history—has now disclosed a number of dealings with safety issues that show efforts to keep such issues from consumers at large. For example, the company discovered during a routine test on its Sienna......

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The Lemon Motor Home Lots of Misery, Damn Little Recreation

If you have heard that you can’t take legal action when you have a lemon Motor Home (RV), disregard it. An motor home manufacturer with quality problems probably spread that rumor. In California, your lemon motor home absolutely qualifies under the Song-Beverly Act, California’s tough lemon law statutes. And believe it, a lot of them......

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This Lemon Car Brain is Damaged Surgery Is Not An Option

Each year, cars, trucks and RVs get more complicated. In this new electronic world computers manage most of the various vehicle operations, such as the power package, transmission, brake systems, emission control system, entertainment systems and safety related systems. Although computers make it more difficult for an individual to work on his or her car,......

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Longevity of Ownership

A recent report by R. L. Polk and Company has concluded that Americans are keeping their cars and trucks on the road for record periods as the economy has weakened. Through mid-2008, the median age of cars in operation rose to 9.4 years, up from highs of 9.2 years in 2007 and 2006, the report......

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Beware the “Diagnostics”

The necessity for protecting consumers with the lemon law continues to be demonstrated—and not just in the US. China has had an auto recall system in place since 2004, and the system now has to be utilized in the recall of nearly 700,000 Toyota passenger cars with defects in their electric window systems. The faulty......

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Lemon Law and the Differing Warranties

Honda has just expanded a recall from last year, dealing with a potentially deadly airbag defect—once again illustrating the continuing need for the lemon law. Nearly half a million vehicles have been added to the recall, the models now including 2001-2002 Honda Accord, the 2001 Civic, and the 2002-2003 Acura TL. Owners are being told......

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Lemon Law News

  •   August 13, 2025

    How Long Can a Dealership Hold Your Car for Repair?

    Key Takeaways: Having your car in the shop is frustrating, especially when it feels like it’s taking forever to get fi...
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  •   July 27, 2025

    What to Know About the NHTSA’s GM L87 Investigation

    Key Takeaways: The NHTSA is looking into failures in GM’s L87 6.2L V8 engine after numerous reports of serious issues ...
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  •   June 26, 2025

    How Long Does a Lemon Buyback Take?

    Key Takeaways: Your excitement about a new car can fade fast if you end up with one that has serious, recurring problems...
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  •   May 28, 2025

    What to Know About California’s New Lemon Laws in 2025

    Key Takeaways: California’s Lemon Law is getting some big updates, and if you’ve recently bought a car or you’re d...
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  •   May 8, 2025

    The Most & Least Expensive Car Brands to Maintain in 2025

    Key Takeaways: When you’re shopping for a car, it’s easy to focus on the sticker price. But the real cost of owning ...
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