Do you think your car is a lemon? It can be a confusing and scary situation! We're experts in California lemon laws at My Lemon Law Lawyer, and here are some tips to help you get started with your case.

Don't pay out of pocket for repairs on a lemon car.

Don't attempt to repair the vehicle yourself. We understand the frustration of having a defective car. However, a do-it-yourself repair may not solve your car's problems and could affect your case. We recommend taking your car to a dealership's service center for repairs and keeping documentation (repair orders and receipts) of your visit. If you call the dealership and can't take your car to the shop for repairs, you may want to consider calling another similar dealership that sells the same type of car you purchased.

Never sign any document or waiver that you do not understand in relation to your lemon car claim.

Don't sign anything you haven't read carefully or if you're not sure what the document actually means. You may receive many letters in the mail or emails related to your car from the dealership or manufacturer. This may also include notices from law firms or attorneys regarding class-action lawsuits, where other people may have filed a similar claim for relief regarding your car's make and model. The best course of action is to retain these documents and allow our team to review them with you to protect your legal interests. It's okay if you don't respond to any correspondence from the car manufacturer about your lemon vehicle. Just retain the letters and we'll review them with you when we meet to discuss your lemon car claim.

Always take a recall letter from the car manufacturer seriously!

We want to remind you that if you received a recall notice regarding the safety of your vehicle, take these letters seriously! Follow the instructions in the recall letter regarding where to take your vehicle for repair or inspection. For example, if the recall instructs owners not to drive the vehicle anymore due to the severity of the defective components, then you should follow those instructions. Keep a copy of all letters and repair visits related to this recall for your records, and we will review them with you when we speak with you.

Document and record every problem you have with your lemon car.

Start documenting the problems you experience with your car. Your experience with your vehicle is valuable for your lemon law case. First, take a piece of paper and write down the types of problems, noises, vibrations, or smells you've experienced with the car and the approximate dates of these problems. Then, if possible and safe, photograph or videotape any visible problems. Don't try to crawl under the vehicle or take anything apart to prove there's a problem. We believe you, and if you can get preliminary documentation, that's great. If you can't get any photos other than those of the front and rear of the vehicle, that's acceptable too. In some cases, problems like a flickering radio screen or check engine lights can be captured on camera! Remember, please only photograph and videotape these symptoms when it's safe to do so.

File and Gather Your Lemon Car Receipts, Invoices and Documents of Repair Records for Your Lemon Car

You will need to carefully record and gather your documents related to your lemon car claim. Documented evidence like receipts and repair visit records are key to your case. Gather your car's current registration, purchase contract, and repair orders from your dealership's service center visits. Repair orders will look like letter-sized receipts detailing the work technicians performed on your vehicle such as oil changes, tire rotation, and more. Unsure if a document or form is important? Gather it anyways and let us take a look for you! 

Help Is on the Way, Just Call Us for a Free Case Evaluation Today

You can always call us at My Lemon Law Lawyer at (888) 513-9550 for a free consultation! You've done your work and now it's time to let us get started on ours. Trust in our expert team to work for you on your case, and find out what you are entitled to under the law! Remember, hire the best and we'll take care of the rest. 

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Our legal team can review your lemon car claim, and go over the next steps with you to initiate a lawsuit on the merits of your claim. You can call us today at My Lemon Law Lawyer at (888) 513-9550, to speak to an attorney for free on our legal team about your lemon car claim.

Lemon Cars Are a Drain on the Consumer's Wallets, But They Should Not Be

Anyone who owns a new lemon car can attest to the fact that they are overly expensive. This means that beyond paying for the vehicle, that lemon car is going to cost you even more money in losses, damages and expenses. To get it fixed you may have to pay for a rental car, but you shouldn't have to do that. If the car dealership has run out of free loaner cars, you might have to pay for your own rental car. That is, if you need to get around town, do your errands and get to work. Similarly, the lemon car can be so defective that it causes you to have a serious accident with personal injuries. In that case, you'll have to pay for medical bills related to the accident. That is, until you can get reimbursed for those medical expenses. In all of these ways, it is clear to see that a lemon car can be a drain on your personal wallet, but it should not be the case. The car manufacturer and car dealership should be “eating” these expenses, and they would if you can get them to cooperate with you to fix your lemon car. If you can't get the cooperation you need to fix your lemon vehicle, then it is time to call in our legal team. We will help you get the money in recovery compensation that you deserve in this type of lemon car claim.

How Long Do I Have to File My Lemon Car Claim?

The statute of limitations for a lemon car claim is 4 years, depending on the facts of your lemon car case.

What Are the Lemon Car Settlement Values?

While there is no “average” lemon car settlement value, you can expect that your lemon car case can settle anywhere between $20,000 to $200,000. We know that this is a wide range of dollar amounts, that is why it is imperative that we review your specific lemon car claim with you, to take the guess work out of the recovery compensation package that you will ultimately receive on your lemon car case.

How long will it take to resolve my lemon car claim?

Your lemon claim will likely be resolved within 3 to 7 months, depending on the circumstances of your lemon case. For example, if the dealership is attempting to repair your lemon and is waiting for a specialized part from a manufacturer located overseas, it may take a little longer to resolve that type of claim to allow for a repair opportunity. Either way, we'll stay in touch with you and can resolve your lemon claim as quickly as possible.

Is my leased car eligible for a lemon claim?

Yes, your new leased car or certified pre-owned car that is still under its original manufacturer's warranty is eligible for recovery under an auto lemon claim.

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Your lemon car claim is of utmost importance to both you and us. You can call us today to speak with our legal team about your lemon car claim. We can initiate a lawsuit based on the merits of your claim. You can call My Lemon Lawyer at (888) 513-9550, to speak with an attorney experienced in handling and resolving lemon car claims.