Lemon Law Blog

GM’s Electrical System Failures: When a Malfunction Becomes a Breach of Warranty
As today’s vehicles get ever more complex, they rely much more on electrical systems for nearly all their components. This range of systems, then, can be susceptible to a variety of problems. While the issues faced by newer cars can be many and nuanced, under lemon law, the same criteria are always used to determine if a potential claim can be pursued: the vehicle must exhibit a substantial defect that severely impacts its use, value or safety. Read More...

Tesla’s Software Recall Strategy: Does a Digital Fix Count Under Lemon Law?
Many capabilities of today’s vehicles are tied to software. When a problem occurs with one of these systems, it is becoming increasingly common to Read More...

The Cost of Not Acting: Financial Consequences of Ignoring Lemon Law Rights
You might not really be ignoring your lemon law rights; life gets busy and time goes by, and oh, no! That vehicle problem that you’d learned to Read More...

The Role of Warranty Disclaimers in Lemon Law Disputes
No one plans to have to make a lemon law claim. Buying a car is usually an exciting time, and signing the contract is part of that. Sometimes there Read More...

When a “Fix” Isn’t a Fix: Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Repeat Repairs
You may be experiencing problems with your vehicle that are getting out of hand. If you’ve taken your car or truck in to the dealer and the repairs Read More...

Breach of Warranty vs. Lemon Law: What’s the Legal Difference?
It would seem at first glance that the legal difference between breach of warranty and lemon law might be a bit blurry. Actually, there are some Read More...

Can You File a Lemon Law Claim for a Vehicle with Intermittent Issues?
Almost everyone has heard about cars and trucks that break down a lot from some mechanical defect; the engine, steering, brakes or other system has Read More...

How Lemon Law Applies to Vehicles with Software or Infotainment System Failures
It’s easy to assume that a lemon law claim might involve a big problem with the vehicle’s engine or brakes. Or perhaps the steering or electrical Read More...

How Lemon Law Attorneys Handle Cases Involving Multiple Defects
Much of what we discuss on this blog concerns how a lemon law attorney can pursue a claim relating to a vehicle’s substantial defect. But what Read More...

How Lemon Law Attorneys Use Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) to Strengthen Your Case
It’s tough enough when your vehicle is suffering from a recurring problem. When you find out later that the manufacturer knew about it, while you Read More...