Concerned Your Car Could Be A Lemon? Here’s What To Do.

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First things first, no, we’re not talking about the zesty, yellow citrus fruit when referring to your car as a lemon, we’re referring to it being dangerous, broken and unfixable whilst still under warranty. The term ‘lemon’ has been used to describe defective objects since the 1800s and is now commonly used to refer to a new car which is defective while still under warranty. As such, the laws created to protect consumers who have unfortunate enough to buy ‘lemon’ cars have also been dubbed ‘lemon’ laws and you will even see lawyers advertising themselves as Lemon Lawyers, which can all sound quite comical when you’re first introduced to the term. Joking aside, being stricken with a lemon car can be dangerous and could cost you thousands in repairs that never fix the problem and so it’s important that if you believe you could be driving a lemon that you seek legal help from a Bakersfield Lemon Law Attorney who will be able to ensure that you are compensated by the manufacturer of your car. 

Is your car a lemon?

When buying a car from new you don’t expect to experience faults or issues for at least several long years, and so if you have been experiencing recurring issues, no matter how small, and your car is still under warranty then, yes, it could be a lemon. It’s important to realize that in most US states only new cars qualify under the lemon law, and the compensation available to you for a lemon car can also vary, so check to see what the lemon law is to you locally. 

What should you do if you think you have purchased a lemon car?

If you think that you have purchased a lemon car then the very first thing you should do is to check to see if it is still under warranty. There are a couple of different warranties that your car could be covered by including the manufacturer’s warranty, a powertrain warranty, the dealer’s written warranty or a CPO (Certified pre-owned) warranty. Having established that your car is under warranty, the next thing you should do is to contact the manufacturer or dealer of your car. It may turn out that the problem you are experiencing is widespread in which case there may already be a recall out on your car and you could receive a replacement without going through legal proceedings. If your manufacturer is of little help then this is where the lemon laws come in to protect you and you may want to consider hiring a specialist lemon law attorney to fight your corner. Your lemon law attorney will file your complaint on your behalf, deal with any kick-back that may arise from the manufacturer and ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation owed to you. Depending on the state you live in the compensation for a lemon car is usually a replacement vehicle or a cash payout to the same value though this can vary.