Does the Lemon Law Apply to My Used Vehicle?

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As you may know, lemon laws protect new car buyers in every state in the United States. But does lemon law also apply to used vehicles? The short answer is “it depends”, well, because lemon laws vary from state to state. Each state has its own specific laws, and they cover a variety of vehicle
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Do I Have a Lemon Law Claim if My Vehicle is Out of Warranty?

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One of the most common questions buyers ask regarding lemon law is whether or not these laws apply to vehicles that are out of warranty? Well, the short answer is ‘‘it depends’’.  One thing to keep in mind is that lemon laws vary from state to state. Thus the specifics regarding which types of vehicles
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Does the Lemon Law Apply to Vehicles Used in Business?

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As you may know, the CA lemon law applies to new or used vehicles with substantial defects that the manufacturer is unable to repair within a reasonable number of repair attempts.  But does the lemon law apply to vehicles used in business? Well, that’s one of the first questions business owners who invest a substantial
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Can a Dealership Sell Me a Car for Above the Advertised Price?

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You finally find a quality used car at a good price. But before signing the contract you notice that the price on the contract is higher than the advertised price. No surprises here! Many car dealers tend to increase prices to make more profit. Of course, dealers will make you believe that the listed price
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Why is the Dealership Asking Me to Sign a New Contract?

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Why is the Dealership Asking Me to Sign a New Contract? Typical scenario: You purchase a car and drive it home. A few days later, you receive a call from the dealership, informing you that you did not qualify for financing and you will either need to return the vehicle or sign a new contract.
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Dog Law In California: what should you do if your dog is attacked by another dog?

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Although we handle primarily automotive litigation cases, an interesting legal question was raised by a lemon law client of ours recently when her dog was attacked by her neighbor’s dog. As a result of the attack, her dog suffered life-threatening injuries, had to undergo serious surgery and to date is fighting for survival. The question
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Class Action Settlement

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The Dodge Durangos are riddled with defects. If you bought or leased 2013 Dodge Durango, you may benefit from a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Class Action settlement. The FCA Vehicles (Class Vehicles) suffer from various defects, including but not limited to, defective airbags a defective engine a defective drivetrain system defective seatbelts. Such defects have resulted
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7 Common Car Issues Every Driver Needs to Be Aware of

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Having car issues? You may certainly think that the best thing you can do is to take the car to a mechanic (and you are quite right). However, having a general idea of what is wrong with your vehicle is crucially important.  Here are the 7 most common car issues (in no particular order) and
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How Many Repairs Before Lemon Law Applies?

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If you’ve done a little research, you already know that every state in America has lemon laws that protect consumers who have been sold defective vehicles. Under California’s lemon law, if you are sold a defective car, and if the defect cannot be fixed by the manufacturer after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must
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What if the Problems with My Vehicle Happened After 18,000 Miles or 18 Months?

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You’re probably familiar with what a “lemon” is, and you’ve probably heard of the California Lemon Law. As you may know, before your vehicle qualifies as a lemon under the California Lemon Law, specific criteria must be met. For example: The California Lemon Law applies if the vehicle still has the original factory warranty. The
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