Got a lemon car in California?
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How California Lemon Law Works
Three simple steps to get the compensation you deserve
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Tell us about your vehicle problems. We'll evaluate your case at no cost.
We Handle Everything
Our experienced attorneys negotiate with manufacturers on your behalf.
Get Compensated
Receive a refund, replacement, or cash settlement. No fee unless we win.
Estimate your buyback in 30 seconds
California's Song-Beverly Act runs your refund through a specific formula: purchase price minus a mileage offset, plus finance charges and incidental damages. Punch in your numbers and see what the manufacturer should owe — including civil penalty exposure under §1794(c).
- Mileage offset formula (§1793.2(d)(2)(C))
- Civil penalty up to 2× damages (§1794(c))
- The 18-month / 18,000-mile presumption
- Buyback vs replacement choice
- What dealers and manufacturers don't tell you
Why Choose Lion Lemon?
A California law firm focused exclusively on lemon law — so you never pay a fee unless we win.
How You Pay Nothing
The Song-Beverly Act puts the cost on the manufacturer
Under California Civil Code §1794(d), a manufacturer that loses must pay your attorney fees — not you.
What You Can Recover
If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, California's Song-Beverly Act gives you three possible paths.
Vehicle Buyback
A refund of your purchase price and finance charges, minus a statutory mileage offset for the miles you drove before the first repair.
Replacement Vehicle
A comparable new vehicle from the same manufacturer, with the manufacturer covering taxes, registration, and related transfer costs.
Civil Penalty
Where a manufacturer willfully violates the Act, Civil Code §1794(c) allows a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages.
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