California lemon law
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act
California has a strong lemon law called Song-Beverly. It covers things you've bought (most often vehicles) when there's a defect the manufacturer just can't fix after a fair number of tries.
What it covers
New or used vehicles still under the manufacturer's warranty when the problem started. We see a lot of: transmission problems that come back, electrical glitches, broken infotainment systems, recurring engine issues.
What it pays
A refund of what you paid (minus a deduction for the miles you drove) or a replacement vehicle. If the manufacturer ignored the problem on purpose, the court can add up to two times that amount on top.
What we'll need
- Repair orders (every visit related to the defect).
- Purchase or lease contract.
- Any prior correspondence with the manufacturer.