Did you buy or lease a vehicle in the Coachella Valley that keeps breaking down despite repeated repair attempts? You may have a lemon on your hands, and California law gives you important legal protections if that’s the case. My Lemon Firm can help you hold the manufacturer liable and pursue the full amount of compensation you’re entitled to.
Our California lemon law attorneys have years of experience and a track record of significant recoveries for clients that you can depend on. We know how frustrating it is to deal with a vehicle that won’t work the way it should and are here to fight for legal relief on your behalf so that you can focus on getting back on the road.
Contact our Coachella Valley lemon law lawyers today at (844) 40-Lemon for a free consultation. We can review the facts of your situation and help you understand your legal options at that time without any obligations.
How My Lemon Firm Can Help With Your Lemon Law Claim in the Coachella Valley, California
Dealing with a defective vehicle can feel like an uphill battle when the manufacturer refuses to take responsibility. While California’s lemon law allows you to take legal action in these circumstances, navigating the claims process on your own can be difficult. Having an experienced lemon law attorney in California on your side can make a real difference in the outcome of your case.
My Lemon Firm will immediately prioritize your case if you hire us and will get to work by:
- Reviewing your repair history and documentation
- Determining whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon
- Communicating with the manufacturer on your behalf
- Negotiating for a repurchase, replacement, or cash settlement
- Filing a lawsuit if the manufacturer refuses to cooperate
- Fighting for reimbursement of related expenses
We’ve helped countless clients recover compensation from major auto manufacturers across the state. Reach out today to learn how we can put that experience to work for you.
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California’s Lemon Law: The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act
California’s primary lemon law is the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, found under California Civil Code § 1790 et seq. This law protects consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles that turn out to have serious defects the manufacturer cannot fix within a reasonable number of repair attempts.
Per the state’s lemon law, if your vehicle has a defect covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and the manufacturer has not been able to repair it after a reasonable number of tries, the manufacturer must either replace the vehicle or buy it back from you. Other cash remedies may be available as well in some cases (more on this below).
The law applies to new vehicles purchased or leased in California that are still under the manufacturer’s original warranty. Certified pre-owned vehicles may also qualify, but only in certain circumstances.
What Qualifies as a “Lemon” in California?
Not every vehicle problem rises to the level of a lemon law claim. Generally speaking, your vehicle may qualify as a lemon if it meets certain conditions:
- The defect is covered under the manufacturer’s warranty
- The issue substantially affects the vehicle’s use, value, or safety
- The manufacturer has had a reasonable number of chances to fix the problem
- The vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days for repairs
- The defect was not caused by unauthorized modifications or neglected maintenance
While the law does not set a specific number of repair attempts that qualifies in every case, a common guideline is two or more attempts for a serious safety defect, or four or more attempts for other covered issues.
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What Kinds of Compensation Can I Recover in a Coachella Valley Lemon Law Claim?
If your lemon law claim is successful, you may be entitled to several forms of relief. The manufacturer may be required to repurchase the vehicle at the original purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for the miles you drove before the defect first appeared. Alternatively, they may offer a replacement vehicle of equal value.
In addition, California’s lemon law allows you to recover:
- Monthly loan/lease payments
- Down payment and trade-in value
- Registration and tax costs
- Towing and rental car expenses
- Repair-related out-of-pocket costs
One of the most important provisions of California’s lemon law is that the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney’s fees if you win your case. This means that hiring a lawyer for your lemon law claim typically costs you nothing out of pocket. Combined with our contingency fee payment structure, you won’t have to pay anything upfront either.
Serving Clients Throughout the Coachella Valley
My Lemon Firm is proud to represent clients across the entire Coachella Valley region. No matter where in the valley you purchased or leased your car, the protections under California’s lemon law apply to you. Our legal team handles lemon law claims for clients in communities throughout the area, including:
- Cathedral City
- Rancho Mirage
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Indian Wells
- La Quinta
- Desert Hot Springs
- Indio
- Coachella
Our lemon lawyers in the Coachella Valley thoroughly understand the challenges that come with relying on a vehicle in a region where driving is a daily necessity. We’ll treat you like family if you hire us and ensure your case receives the full force of our dedication and legal resources.
Meet Attorney Brian Murray
Lead Attorney in Santa Monica, CA
Brian Murray is a Santa Monica based Lemon Law attorney with extensive experience helping California consumers with defective vehicle claims.
He has served as trial counsel for many major Lemon Law firms in California and has won six-figure verdicts in both State and Federal courts.
Brian also spent ten years as Managing Attorney at California Consumer Attorneys, P.C., litigating hundreds of Lemon Law cases and trying dozens of jury trials.
He graduated cum laude from Elon University and later earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, along with a Master’s Degree in Dispute Resolution.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Coachella Valley Lemon Law Attorney
If you’re stuck with a vehicle that keeps breaking down despite repeated trips to the dealer in the Coachella Valley, you don’t have to accept it. California’s lemon law was designed to protect consumers in exactly this situation, and My Lemon Firm has the experience to help you take full advantage of those rights.
Contact our Coachella Valley lemon law lawyers today for a free consultation at (844) 40-Lemon or by reaching out online. Remember that with our contingency fee payment structure and the way attorney’s fees are handled in these cases, you could potentially win your case without paying a cent upfront or out of pocket.