The California lemon law, also known as The Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, is the law the protects consumers when they purchase a vehicle or product that the manufacturer is unable to repair under warranty.
There are three main ways to qualify for the lemon law:
- Implied warranty- this means your car or RV wasn’t up to normal standards within the first year after purchase.
- Express warranty- you take your car or RV in multiple times for the same issue and the dealer can’t fix it.
- 30 day rule- the dealership has your car or RV for over 30 days for the same repair.
One thing to keep in mind- just because you technically qualify doesn’t mean you automatically have a good case. Factors such as the number of days at the dealership for repairs, number of repair visits, and how significant the issue is plays a huge part in how strong your case is.