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In California, any vehicle that is
sold new or used and covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, or
“CPO” used vehicle warranty, can be a potential candidate for
California lemon law protection. Here are some examples of vehicles
with factory/manufacturers warranties: 1.
Manufacturers original New Vehicle Limited Warranty (typically
3 years/36,000 miles or 4 years/50,000 miles). This is more commonly
known in the trade as “bumper-to-bumper” portion of the warranty. 2.
Manufacturers original New Vehicle Limited Warranty
“Powertrain” coverage. (typically 5 or 6 years/up to 70,000
miles). Some manufacturer’s like Kia and Hyundai offer to the original owner a “10 year/100,000 mile Powertrain warranty”. 3.
Ford, Dodge and GM/GMC offer a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty on
their diesel engine equipped 2500 and 3500 series trucks. 4.
Each manufacturer offers a “Certified Pre-Owned Warranty”
on qualifying used cars. These warranties cover specific components
only, and are not a “bumper-to-bumper” warranty. This is not to be
confused with a “dealer certified warranty”. This is NOT from the
manufacturer. What about “extended
warranties?’” There is no such thing as an “extended warranty”
to BUY in from the car dealership in California (excepting Mercedes
“STARMARK” used vehicle warranties). All others are merely
“Service Contracts” or “Mechanical Breakdown Policies”, which
are sold by the dealerships, and in California, are NOT applicable to
the California lemon law. Vehicles in statutory
requirements: If sold or leased as NEW: 1.
Vehicle has been subject to 4 or more repairs for the same
substantial problem. (this can be anytime during the whole New Vehicle
Limited Warranty period/Powertrain Warranty period, or diesel engine
warranty period). 2.
Vehicle has spent over 30 days in the shop cumulatively
during the first 18 months/18,000 miles (whichever comes first). 3.
Vehicle has spent a continuous
30 days in the shop during the first 18 months/18,000 miles due to
backordered/inability to get repair parts in If sold or leased as USED: 1.
Vehicle’s sold with the balance of the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or “Powertrain” warranty, or diesel
engine warranty. 2.
Vehicle’s sold as “CPO” (Certified Pre-Owned Warranty),
which is backed by the vehicle’s manufacturer 3.
Vehicle’s sold as “previous Lemon Law buybacks”. These
vehicles come with a 1 year/unlimited mileage warranty by the
manufacturer for the defects that made it a “lemon law buyback” by
the manufacturer. Attempting to get a manufacturer to
buy back or replace your defective vehicle can be a daunting and
overwhelming task. Why? – Because the automobile manufacturer does
not have to do anything for you directly, as you have virtually no legal power over
them. That’s why you hire an attorney. Even *if* an
automobile manufacturer made you a “offer”, by dealing direct with
the consumer they do NOT have to follow the California lemon law, and
routinely don’t! Or worse yet, they simply offer a monthly payment
back, or some other “gesture of goodwill”. Call our offices and talk to the experts. We have settled over 8,000 Lemon Law cases during the past 20 years. No money up-front, and cases are on a contingency fee basis. We can provide a free same-day case evaluation at no charge. Most cases are done at little or no cost to the consumer. Call or e-mail us today. Law Offices of William R. McGee
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