There are many benefits to the California Lemon Law (aka The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act). One is that it protects both new and used vehicles that are still under the manufacturer’s warranty, given there is a significant defect that impairs its use, value, or safety.
Sometimes, the vehicle manufacturer will contest what is deemed a “reasonable number of unsuccessful repair attempts” and if the vehicle qualifies as a lemon. So, many manufacturers encourage consumers with a questionable vehicle to enroll in a California state-certified arbitration program.
If you keep running into ongoing problems with your vehicle, you may have a lemon. Our Southern California lemon law attorneys, O’Connor Law Group, P.C. can help you. Call today at (949) 494-9090.
The California State-Certified Arbitration Process
A nonpartisan third-party arbitrator will review the vehicle’s repair history and the manufacturer’s repair attempts and come up with a binding decision. If the arbitrator rules in favor of the consumer, then the manufacturer may have to offer a vehicle replacement, a repurchase, or similar legal remedy. If the manufacturer prevails, then they do not have to provide any legal reparations to the consumer. However, the consumer may still be able to pursue legal action.
Most manufacturers already have an arbitration clause agreement in place on their sales contracts. The California State-Certified Arbitration Process is free for consumers to participate in because the manufacturers fund the program.
Our team at O’Connor Law Group, P.C. works tirelessly to achieve the compensation you deserve for your defective vehicle. Call us at (949) 494-9090 for a free consultation today.