| The California Lemon Law states that if a person | | | | auto line department assigns an arbitrator to listen |
| has to repair his new or used car, truck, van, R.V | | | | to both sides of the story and decide upon the |
| or motorcycle, boat or any consumer goods | | | | outcome of the case. The important note that |
| during the warranty period and after giving the | | | | the judge's decision is binding for the |
| dealer a reasonable number of attempts to repair | | | | manufacturer but not for the aggrieved party. |
| the vehicle, the product is considered a "lemon." | | | | This means that the owner of the vehicle can |
| A car or consumer product is said to be a lemon | | | | reject the decision or outcome of the arbitrator |
| if the same problem occurs three or more times | | | | and sue the manufacturer in court. |
| in a row, over a small period of time within the | | | | Research reveals that 99% of the lemon law |
| warranty period. The plaintiff or the owner is | | | | cases are judged in favor of the plaintiff. The |
| entitled to get his money back or get a substitute | | | | compensation received is usually equal to the cost |
| under this Law. It does not matter if a person | | | | of the vehicle. However, the plaintiff can also |
| has purchased or leased the vehicle or product. | | | | choose a replacement vehicle of the same make |
| There are many ways of receiving compensation | | | | and reject the refund. |
| and it is not necessary for the consumer to | | | | Although lemon laws vary from state to state, |
| directly sue the manufacturer. If the vehicle is | | | | the basic purpose of these laws is to protect the |
| purchased after 1986 then there is a provision | | | | consumer from goods and vehicles that have an |
| called the arbitration procedure. In this procedure, | | | | inherent defect. |
| a company called the "better business bureau" | | | | |