Lemon Law Blog

What Happens If a Manufacturer Refuses to Honor a Lemon Law Claim?
When you purchase a new, certified pre-owned, or low-mileage used vehicle, you expect it to function properly. You went into the transaction in good faith. Unfortunately, some vehicles have persistent defects that significantly impact their safety, value, or use. Some manufacturers can try to evade their responsibilities and not fix the problems. So, here's where lemon laws come into play. But manufacturers don't always comply with lemon law Read More...

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in a Lemon Law Case?
Most people, when they research lemon laws, want to know how to get a refund or replacement vehicle. Perhaps you also want to know if you can sue for Read More...

Can Lemon Law Cases Go to Court? What to Expect in Litigation?
Buying a car is an exciting time; probably the last thing you’re thinking about is anything going wrong. You’re imagining how much fun your new Read More...

How Does Lemon Law Apply to Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicles?
When you purchase a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle, you likely aren’t going to worry too much about breakdowns or malfunctions, at least not at Read More...

How Does the Arbitration Process Work in Lemon Law Cases?
You would think that owning a new (or newer) vehicle would be pretty much smooth sailing, but sometimes you can end up with a car that is anything Read More...

What’s the Difference Between a Lemon Law Attorney and a General Consumer Protection Lawyer?
Specialization is the Key Differentiator As with many issues people face, one of the first things a person will likely do when dealing with a Read More...

When Lemon Law Cars Become Rental Cars: What You Should Know 
So, what happens to lemon law buyback vehicles—the ones that are fixable, that is? A key insight in this discussion is that manufacturers who buy Read More...

How Do Lemon Laws Interact with Car Trade-In and Financing Agreements?
When it comes to the typical lemon law claims process, the focus is on a vehicle having a substantial defect that affects use, safety or value. Read More...

Is the Lemon Law Only for Major Defects? What About Minor Vehicle Issues? 
Is the Lemon Law Only for Major Defects? What About Minor Vehicle Issues? Usually, when we think about a vehicle that qualifies as a lemon under the Read More...

Lemon Law or Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Which Provides Better Protection for Consumers? 
The vehicle you dreamed about keeps breaking down, and the manufacturer can’t or won’t fix it. You’re worried because it isn’t reliable, plus Read More...