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Here Are Things That You Should Know About CA Lemon Law

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Allen Stewart
Here Are Things That You Should Know About CA Lemon Law

CA lemon law, also known as the Song-Beverly Consumer warranty act, is a California state law that controls warranties in concern to consumer goods. You can find this act in the California Civil Code section 1790 to 1795.8.

As per the Song-Beverly Act, the consumer receives the protection of:

Implied warranties by the retailers and manufacturers that can be disclaimed easily

A procedure to enforce express warranties given by the retailers and manufacturers

If the law isn’t followed by the manufacturer or the retailer, they are required to pay for remedies, litigation costs and expenses along with civil penalties. 

What are express warranties?

Under the California state Lemon Law, the express warranties can either mean:

Written statement by the retailer, distributor or manufacturer of the vehicle promising that the utility or performance of the vehicle will be maintained or the consumer will be provided with compensation when the vehicle fails in its performance or utility, or,

If a sample model is used, then the vehicle conforms to the model or sample. 

Express warranty does not necessarily contain words like “warrant” or “guarantee.”

What are implied warranties?

Implied warranties are unwritten promises created by the law. In the Song-Beverly act, there are two types of implied warranties. First is the implied warranty of merchantability and implied warranty of fitness for a certain purpose.

The implied warranty of merchantability is an essential promise from the retailer and manufacturer’s end made when the goods are sold.

The goods pass without hesitation in the trade under the contract description. 

The goods are fit for the purpose it is made.

The goods are properly packed, contained and labelled. 

Confirm to the affirmations and promises of the facts mentioned on the container’s label.

The implied warranty for fitness is made when the distributor, manufacturer or retailer knows that the consumer has a specific purpose for the purchased goods. It also states that the consumer is purchasing solely based on the skill and judgement of the seller when selecting which product to purchase. 

What types of vehicles does CA lemon law cover?

The CA lemon law applies to the following vehicles:

New motor vehicles purchased for household, personal or family purposes

A new motor vehicle that has a gross weight under 10,000 pounds and is purchased basically for business use. (Only if the buyer has no more than five vehicles in the state.)

Dealer-owned vehicles or other vehicles sold under the manufacturer’s new car warranty

Chassis cab of the motor home. 

Wrapping up

Well, the information mentioned above is basic details that will help you understand the lemon law California. However, it is best to work with a reliable lemon law attorney to gain an in-depth understanding of the process. 

Andrew Richardson is the author of this Article. To know more about Used Cars Lemon Law in Texas please visit our website: allenstewart.com

 

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