There’s nothing more frustrating than having constant problems and headaches with your new or used car. Many times, consumers will purchase or lease new cars only to find out that the car is defective or is constantly having problems. That’s where the California Lemon Law comes in.
Here are the top 5 things to keep in mind if you think that your new or used car is defective and may be a lemon under California Law.
1) Keep all of your maintenance records and log your vehicle’s performance. By keeping an organized and detailed record of all the issues and problems with your car, you can quickly use that information to assess what is truly wrong with your car and whether the California Lemon law will give you any protections. For example, you may have constant transmission problems, engine problems, electrical problems, or just defective parts. It is always important to keep records of any faults and defects. If you have tow records, or outside inspection records, those are good too.
2) Be Proactive and Diligent. This means that you should continually report any problems you’re experiencing with your car directly to an authorized dealer. Not only should you report the problems, but you should take the car into the dealer for repair. The dealer cant fix the problem unless you give them an opportunity to fix it. Under California law, the authorized dealer must have a reasonable number of attempts to fix the problem. Only after they have failed, will you be protected under the provisions and guidelines of the Lemon Law.
3) Don’t sleep on your rights. Don’t wait too long to take action when you’re experiencing problems. It is important that you consistently monitor your cars performance for any issues or problems. Because, chances are if you really think your car is a lemon, it most likely is.
4) Continue to make your monthly lease or finance payments. Many people think that since their car is in a defective mode or is experiencing different types of engine or mechanical problems, they simply shouldn’t be paying their monthly payments. This is not true, and will simply put you in contractual breach of your payment obligations. Of course, it is very frustrating to pay for something that is not working properly, however before you can stop paying and get out of your contract, you must first succeed with your lemon law claim against the manufacturer.
5) Consult with an experienced and aggressive lemon law lawyer. Now that your instincts are telling you that your car is probably defective and bad, it may be time to call an experienced lemon law attorney who can answer all of your unanswered questions and concerns. It is always best to consult with a lawyer before you take any action or speak to anyone so that you can make sure your rights are protected. Make sure that you actually speak to an attorney and not the attorney’s assistants. Also, these cases are never handled on an hourly basis where you need to pay someone up front to take them. These cases are taken on a contingency basis, wherein you don’t pay anything until your case is resolved successfully.
The Law Office of Arash Khorsandi is a leading Lemon Law Law Firm. If you think you have a defective car and are entitled to compensation please do not hesitate to contact our office at info@arashlaw.com or 
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