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California Auto Dealers Struggle Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The current COVID-19 outbreak is wreaking havoc on auto dealerships, as their sales have plummeted in recent months. Like most other businesses, car dealerships are simply waiting to see how the next few months unfold, hoping that consumers will eventually come back.

Auto Recall Repairs in the Time of COVID-19

If you’ve been notified of a recall affecting your vehicle, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 outbreak could impact the repair process. Before your visit, contact the dealership to ask about the measures they are taking to ensure consumer safety during this time.

Recent Toyota & Honda Airbag Recall

In late January 2020, Honda and Toyota announced additional airbag recalls affecting as many as 6 million vehicles worldwide. Although affected consumers will be notified of the recall within the coming weeks and months, replacement parts will not be available for at least another year.

The Manufacturer Bought Back Your Lemon. Now What?

Once a manufacturer buys back a defective vehicle, what happens to it? Depending on the state, the vehicle may be resold with a clear warning about its troubled history or it may obscure its previous status as a lemon. Speak to a lemon law attorney to learn more about your consumer rights.

Ford Fiesta & Focus Lawsuit Reaches Settlement

What is California’s Lemon Law, and When Can You Use It?

California’s Lemon Law is designed to protect consumers from becoming stuck with malfunctioning vehicles. There are a few criteria that are used to determine whether your vehicle meets the legal definition of a “lemon,” so if you think you have one, contact a lemon law lawyer right away.

California Lemon Laws Among the Most Consumer-Friendly in the U.S.

The Center for Auto Safety recently ranked each state on how consumer-friendly their lemon laws are. New Jersey and Washington filled the top two spots, and California ranked #12, according to measurements in ten categories.

4 Strategies to Make Sure You Aren’t Buying a Lemon

If you want to make sure that the vehicle you are about to buy will not be riddled with issues, there are several tips to reduce your chances of buying a lemon. By doing some homework and looking for specific issues, you can save yourself from future hardship.

Ford Explorers Suspected of Elevated Carbon Monoxide Levels That Make People Sick

Consumer complaints against Ford allege that Explorers from 2011 to 2018 may have defects that expose drivers and passengers to carbon monoxide. While Ford denies these complaints, pending cases are cropping up, asking the company to take action.

Consumer Advocacy Groups Call for Investigation into Tesla Autopilot Feature

What To Do if You’ve Been Sold a Lemon in California

What You Need to Know About Used Car Lemon Law in California

Do you have a lemon on your hands?

If you think you have a lemon on your hands, get in touch with the dedicated legal team at Lemon Law Partners, LLP, as soon as possible to discuss your options. We proudly represent clients in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and throughout California, working hard to secure them the refund or replacement vehicle they're owed.

Call our office today to arrange a free evaluation of your case.

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Lemon Law Partners, LLP focuses exclusively on California lemon law cases against all brands of vehicle manufacturers. We can help with substandard and defective new cars, defective new trucks, defective new RVs, defective new travel trailers, defective new motorcycles and defective used cars under warranty. We can also discuss issues you may be having with vehicles covered by similar laws, such as new boats or off-road vehicles.

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