Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

What are the ramifications of the Lemon Law

Approximately 14 months ago, I purchased a "Toyota certified" used vehicle. This vehicle has numerous mechanical and "front end" problems including having to be towed within the first 5 days of ownership. The car stalls on the freeway, loses power at approx 42 mph, front end shakes, feels like a fish, etc. I have taken the vehicle into the Toyota dealership approx 14 times within since the date of purchase. The problems are NOT being addressed. At this time, the vehicle is at the dealership, has been for a week and they STILL claim their is nothing wrong. Can I return the vehicle? Are they liable? Please advise.


Asked on 10/26/00, 10:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Howard Silver Law Offices Of Howard D. Silver

Re: What are the ramifications of the Lemon Law

DEAR SIR, THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUESTION REGARDING THE LEMON LAW. YES, YOU MAY HAVE A "LEMON LAW" CLAIM AGAINST THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD YOU THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER (TOYOTA)IF THE WARRANTY FOR THE CAR WAS ISSUED BY THEM. TO KNOW FOR SURE, THE WARRANTY INFORMATION AND ALL THE REPAIR ORDERS FOR THE VEHICLE NEED TO BE ANALYZED. ALSO, IF THE VEHICLE QUALIFIES AS A "LEMON" UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR MONEY BACK PLUS REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AND LEGAL COSTS. PLEASE CALL ME FOR A FREE CONSULTATION EITHER BY TELEPHONE (818 597-2610) OR IN PERSON AT MY OFFICE. THANK YOU, HOWARD SILVER

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Answered on 11/16/00, 10:45 am


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