The main California Lemon Law states that if you purchase a vehicle that quickly begins to need constant repair, ceases proper functioning, or poses a threat to your safety, it may be deemed a lemon. You must attempt a reasonable number of repairs on the same defect in a certain time period, which generally means four attempts within a thirty-day period. Depending on whether you purchased your vehicle new, used, from a dealer, manufacturer or individual will also affect its ability to qualify as a lemon.

This is basic lemon law coverage for California, but luckily you are covered for more than just automobiles. Many different vehicles receive adequate coverage, and even some object like computers are protected under areas of lemon law.

Motorcycles are fully covered as long as they are registered in California for high way use.
Boats are covered as long as none of the issues were listed in the original bill of sale. It is extremely important to read over everything before you sign because if there is a loophole called a “caveat emptor” you are purchasing the boat will all present and future defects.
RV’s are normally covered as vehicles, but not as living quarters. The frame, engine, transmission et al are almost always covered, but the living area is rarely included.
Commercial Trucks, while a little trickier, are also protected. Since they are less commonly lemons, it can become more complicated proceedings, but you should definitely still look into it.
ATV’s, small planes and other vehicles are, surprisingly, also covered. The most important thing to do if you think you might have a lemon is to keep adequate documentation of all procedures. Record the days you are without a vehicle, the dates in which you take it to the shop, and the times you first try to contact the manufacturer and previous owner to make amends.

If everything goes accordingly, you should be compensated with either a new vehicle or the full cost of your lemon. Be sure to ask a California Lemon Law Attorney for more advice regarding your potential case.

Ryan Frank is an avid writer and blogger living in San Diego, CA.

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