What is the Song-Beverly Act?
California's lemon law, formally the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, protects people who buy or lease a vehicle that turns out to have a substantial defect the manufacturer and its dealers can't fix after a reasonable number of attempts. If your vehicle qualifies, the manufacturer may be required to buy it back, replace it, or pay you a cash settlement.
Does your vehicle qualify?
Your vehicle may qualify for a lemon law claim if:
- It's still covered by the manufacturer's original new-vehicle warranty. Some used vehicles still under warranty also qualify.
- It has a defect that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety.
- The manufacturer or dealer has had a reasonable number of attempts to fix it, or the vehicle has spent a significant amount of time in the shop.
How we handle your claim
You don't need to chase down paperwork. We obtain your repair records and warranty history, communicate directly with the manufacturer, and handle the entire claim from start to finish, pursuing a buyback, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement, whichever serves you best.
Here's the best part: in most successful Song-Beverly cases, the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney's fees and costs. That means pursuing your claim typically costs you nothing out of pocket.