In general, it can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months to settle or get paid on a lemon law case in California. The total length of time that it takes to settle your case will be based on the details of your claim, although our team will always work towards resolving your case within this timeframe.

The value of your lemon law claim in California will vary based on specific details. In general, claimants could be eligible to recover reimbursement for all monthly payments, initial down payment, and out-of-pocket costs. Other cases can result in the recovery of the full purchase price of the vehicle. For a more detailed overview of the possible value of your claim, contact a lawyer for a case evaluation.

Hiring a lawyer to represent you can seem daunting, but it should not be. Under the lemon law in California, auto manufacturers are responsible for paying for all legal costs. You can reach out to our legal team without ever having to worry about expensive legal fees to speak with a lawyer.

Under the lemon law in California, car owners have to make a reasonable number of repairs for a vehicle to meet the definition of a lemon. For defects that pose a serious risk of death of severe injury, two or more repair attempts can be enough. Other defects might require four or more repair attempts. It all depends on the type of defect present.

You do not need to go to court or to trial for a lemon law claim in California because it is possible to reach a significant settlement outside of the courts. If the dealership or auto manufacturer is not cooperative, going to court/trial may be the only way to ensure that you are properly compensated under the lemon law.