Concrete Steps All Consumers Should Take For An Easier Lemon Law Claim San Diego
While the lemon law provides relief for those who have, unfortunately, purchased or leased a defective car, there are certain concrete steps consumers can take to increase their chances of a successful and easier lemon law claim.
Following a car maintenance schedule that has been established by the manufacturer may help to reduce the likelihood of lemon law litigation, but if a legal claim is inevitable, maintaining records and enlisting the aid of an experienced California Lemon Law attorney will provide further protection against unscrupulous dealerships.
The California Lemon Law was developed to protect unassuming consumers from the safety hazards of defective vehicles and the financial hardships that vehicle defects can create. But, while the lemon law provides relief for those who have, unfortunately, purchased or leased a defective car, there are certain concrete steps consumers can take to increase their chances of a successful and easier lemon law claim.
Following a car maintenance schedule that has been established by the manufacturer may help to reduce the likelihood of lemon law litigation, but if a legal claim is inevitable, maintaining records and enlisting the aid of an experienced California Lemon Law attorney will provide further protection against unscrupulous dealerships.
Knowledge Can Be Power
Recently, it has come to light that some dealers have been pressuring customers into paying out-of-pocket for repairs on so-called “minor” issues instead of pushing for replacement or refund by trying to convince them that vehicle defects were not serious enough to warrant such drastic action. That kind of behaviour is illegal. By law, dealerships are only allowed to charge $100 for any non-warranty repairs.
Avoiding A Pitfall And Hiring An Attorney
Under the terms of the California Lemon Law, registered owners or lessees have one year from date-of-purchase or lease to report their vehicle’s defect(s). At that point, if litigation is unavoidable, it will be more difficult to prove ownership of a car and even more so to argue its past and present condition when no records exist.
Suppose all scheduled maintenance has been done while under warranty (or within the first year of purchase/lease). There should be ample documentation regarding concerns that were brought up with regard to the vehicle in question. Be sure to keep those records.
In the event that a consumer is unable to adequately document their vehicle’s past or present condition, enlisting the aid of an experienced California Lemon Law attorney will provide further protection against unscrupulous dealerships.
Be sure to seek out a qualified lemon law attorney who has experience with vehicles similar to yours and can help dig up any relevant information regarding its maintenance history.
Contact Scott Law Group P.C. today. Our experienced lemon law attorneys have decades of experience handling lemon law cases and know what it takes to win your case. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation by calling (619) 345-5599.
Conclusion
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