Lemon Law Attorney in Anaheim

Repeated Warranty Defects? Put Consumer & Manufacturer Experience to Work

A warranty defect that continues after repeated dealership visits may support a claim under California Lemon Law. At O’Connor Law Group, P.C., we represent consumers seeking a vehicle repurchase, replacement vehicle, or cash compensation when supported by the facts and applicable law.

Our Anaheim Lemon Law attorneys have represented both consumers and manufacturers. This perspective gives us direct familiarity with manufacturer defenses, dealer practices, and the records needed to evaluate an unresolved defect.

Call (949) 390-9695 to request an individualized review of your vehicle, warranty coverage, and repair history.

Consumer Representation Informed by Both Sides

We examine how the defect affects the vehicle’s use, value, or safety, along with the nature and number of repair opportunities. Because we’ve handled California Lemon Law matters from both sides, we can anticipate issues a manufacturer may raise and assess how the documentation addresses them.

When supported by the evidence, we investigate negligence and abusive dealer practices while pursuing available refunds, replacements, and compensation. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for clients, although every claim and potential resolution depends on its evidence and legal requirements.

What We Review Before Pursuing a Claim

We start with the warranty, the defect history, and what happened during each dealership visit. For qualifying cases, we provide evaluation, legal guidance, negotiation, and litigation support.

Helpful records can include:

Repair orders and invoices: Documents showing reported symptoms, diagnostic work, repairs, dates, and mileage.
Warranty documents: Records identifying the applicable manufacturer’s express warranty and coverage period.
Purchase or lease paperwork: Agreements establishing how and when the vehicle was acquired.
Dealer and manufacturer communications: Emails, letters, messages, and notes about recurring defects or proposed resolutions.

Which Vehicles May Qualify Under California Lemon Law?

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, commonly called California Lemon Law, generally protects buyers and lessees of covered vehicles with warranty defects. Most new vehicles purchased or leased in California may qualify while covered by the manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty. Certain used vehicles may also qualify when the original manufacturer warranty accompanied the sale.

Eligibility isn’t determined by vehicle age or repair count alone. It can depend on warranty coverage, defect severity, repair opportunities, and whether the problem substantially impairs the vehicle’s use, value, or safety.

California’s rebuttable presumption may help establish a claim when all statutory conditions are met. It can involve four attempts to repair the same problem, two attempts to address a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, or more than 30 cumulative days out of service. These thresholds don’t automatically determine eligibility, and claims outside them may still warrant a fact-specific review.

Potential Remedies for a Qualifying Claim

A qualifying claim may result in a vehicle repurchase, replacement vehicle, cash compensation, or other monetary relief. The appropriate remedy depends on the warranty, repair history, vehicle use, manufacturer communications, and applicable law.

A repurchase calculation can include vehicle payments and certain related amounts, subject to permitted deductions. One possible deduction is a mileage offset based on vehicle use before the defect was first presented for repair.

Preserve repair orders and communications before responding to or accepting a buyback, replacement, settlement, or other proposal. Additional notice, settlement, and payment requirements may apply in certain manufacturer disputes.

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Why Choose O’Connor Law Group, P.C.?

If we don't get you a settlement, you pay us nothing.
We guide you through the entire process - from start to finish.
We know how to win.
We have extensive legal & technical knowledge of automotive law.

Serving Anaheim Through Our Orange County Practice

We represent vehicle owners and lessees in Anaheim as part of our Orange County and broader California practice. Our review focuses on the documented defects, repair opportunities, warranty status, and available evidence. We also consider where the vehicle was purchased, where repairs occurred, and how the manufacturer or dealer responded.

Vehicles & Warranty Situations That Need Individual Review

California Lemon Law may cover more than standard passenger cars. Depending on the warranty and other facts, we evaluate claims involving:

Cars, pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles
Motorcycles
Recreational vehicles and motor homes
Certain business-use vehicles

A leased vehicle can qualify, and a used vehicle shouldn’t be dismissed solely because of its age. Purchase or lease status, warranty language, defect history, repair attempts, and vehicle use all affect the legal analysis.

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Meet Your OLG Team

Meet the Team Behind Your Claim

Our team includes Mark O’Connor as Of Counsel, Shawna Melton and Matthew Goethals as Managing Partners, and Elizabeth Wagner as an Attorney. Rebecca Goethals serves as Managing Director, and David Womack serves as Paralegal.

Get Clarity on Your Anaheim Lemon Law Claim

Our experience representing consumers and manufacturers informs how we evaluate repair records, warranty coverage, dealer conduct, and potential manufacturer defenses. Contact us for an individualized assessment before responding to a proposed settlement, buyback, replacement, or other resolution.

We handle qualifying cases on a contingency basis, so clients don’t pay upfront attorney fees. Separately, California law may require a manufacturer to pay reasonable attorney fees when statutory requirements are satisfied. Responsibility for fees and costs depends on the claim and the specific engagement terms.

Call (949) 390-9695 to discuss your defective vehicle with O’Connor Law Group, P.C..

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