When you purchase a car, you expect that it will be reliable for at least a short time until you’re able to get something better. However, there are times when you might get a car that doesn’t last longer than a few days. If this has happened to you, an attorney can help you file a Lemon Law claim.
Detailed Problems
When you talk to a California Lemon Law attorney, you should have a list already made of the problems that you’ve experienced with the car. You also need to have documents of when you purchased the car, how many miles it had, and how far the car was driven after it was purchased before it started giving trouble. If possible, get a statement from a mechanic about the car’s issues.
Options
When you file a claim with a California Lemon Law attorney, you could ask for a replacement car so that you still have something to drive or a refund for the amount that you paid to the dealer. There could be a fee that you need to pay based on the number of miles driven before it was repaired the first time. A refund will typically include the registration fees and the taxes that were paid along with the amount paid for the vehicle. You could also be reimbursed for towing and repairs paid out of pocket.
Appeal
If you don’t win your case the first time you go to court, then an attorney can file an appeal. This could play in your favor so that the dealer doesn’t have to go back to court again.
Learn more about dealing with a Lemon Law attorney by contacting Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center®.
