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No Legal Fees for California Drivers

California lemon law claims are handled on a contingency basis. You pay nothing up front, and under California law, the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney fees if your case is successful. There is no financial risk to get started, whether you’re dealing with a dealership in San Jose, a service center near Stevens Creek Boulevard, or repeated repair visits along Highway 101, I-280, or I-880.

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Maximum Compensation for Your Vehicle

We pursue the full recovery available under California law, including vehicle buybacks, replacement vehicles, and cash-and-keep settlements. You may also recover taxes, registration, rental costs, and monthly payments made while your vehicle was out of service, whether you’re commuting from Evergreen to Downtown San Jose or driving daily between Sunnyvale and Palo Alto.

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We Handle Every Step of Your Claim

From your free case evaluation through final resolution, our legal team manages all communication with the manufacturer and dealership. You don’t have to keep returning to service departments around Santa Clara or North San Jose. We take over the process so you can focus on your work and daily routine.

Why California Drivers File Lemon Law Claims More Than Most States

If your car keeps breaking down, stalling, or returning from the shop without a real fix, you may qualify for a refund or replacement under California’s lemon law. A San Jose lemon law attorney can help. Driving in San Jose means constant use—Highway 101, I-280 near Cupertino, or stop-and-go on I-880. In neighborhoods like Evergreen, Almaden Valley, and Berryessa, repeated acceleration, braking, and idling wear down transmissions, electronics, and computers faster than expected.

This is especially true for newer vehicles. Tesla drivers in San Jose often report issues that aren’t typical mechanical failures: Phantom braking
Unexplained warning alerts; Battery drops or charging problems; Autopilot malfunctions; Software update failures. These happen more often in Silicon Valley due to dense, sensor-heavy driving. Most drivers have made multiple dealer visits—on Stevens Creek or near Capitol Expressway—only to see the problem return. That cycle of repeated repairs is what California’s lemon law addresses. If your vehicle has the same issue after multiple attempts, you may get a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation at no out-of-pocket cost.

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Why Choose Our California Lemon Law Attorneys

We focus exclusively on the California lemon law. This is not a general practice area; it is the core of what we do every day.

We have resolved thousands of cases across California, including many involving drivers throughout San Jose and Santa Clara County. We understand how issues manifest in real-world driving, from stop-and-go traffic on I-880 to longer commutes between San Jose, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.

We regularly handle cases involving Tesla vehicles, EV system failures, and high-end manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche. These vehicles often require a deeper understanding of software systems and advanced diagnostics.

We build every case under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, which requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace defective vehicles and pay your attorney fees when your claim is successful.

When you work with our team:

  • You receive a dedicated case manager
  • You get clear communication at every stage
  • You pay no upfront legal fees
  • We handle all manufacturer negotiations

We deal directly with manufacturer legal teams every day.

How Our California Lemon Law Process Works

1. Share Your Repair History

Send us your repair orders, purchase or lease agreement, and warranty documents.

2. Your Case Manager Reviews Everything

We evaluate your documents under the Song-Beverly Act.

3. We Secure Your Settlement

We handle all communication with the manufacturer.

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What Is Lemon Law in California?

California lemon law is a consumer protection law that requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace defective vehicles that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.

Formally known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, it applies to vehicles purchased or leased in California that are still under the manufacturer’s warranty. If a defect affects the vehicle’s use, value, or safety and cannot be fixed, the manufacturer must provide a refund or replacement.

The law also applies to certain used vehicles sold with a dealer warranty under the Tanner Consumer Protection Act.

Lemon law claims are filed against the manufacturer, not the dealership. If your case is successful, the manufacturer must pay your attorney’s fees under Civil Code Section 1794.

Do You Qualify for a Lemon Law Claim
in California?

You may qualify if your situation matches any of the following:

  • Repeated repair visits for the same defect. California courts generally consider two or more attempts at the same repair significant, especially if the issue involves a safety concern such as braking, steering, or airbags.
  • Your vehicle has been in the shop for 30 or more days in total. The days don’t need to be consecutive. If your car has been at the dealership for a total of 30 days across multiple visits during the warranty period, that counts.
  • A defect substantially affects the vehicle’s use, value, or safety. This includes transmission failure, engine stalling, electrical system malfunctions, persistent warning lights, and problems with advanced driver assistance systems.

Why Loss of Use Is a Major Issue Across San Jose and Santa Clara County

In San Jose and across Santa Clara County, losing access to your vehicle can disrupt your entire routine. Many residents rely on daily commuting between San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Palo Alto, and Mountain View. Public transportation is not always reliable, making a working vehicle essential.

What Vehicles Are Covered?

California’s lemon law applies to:

  • New vehicles purchased or leased in California and still under the manufacturer’s warranty
  • Used vehicles sold with a dealer warranty (covered under the Tanner Consumer Protection Act)
  • Leased vehicles, which carry the same protections as purchased vehicles

The law covers cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and some motorhomes. Vehicles sold “as-is” without a warranty are not covered.

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Common Vehicle Defects We See Across
San Jose and Silicon Valley

Transmission Problems in Heavy Traffic

Stop-and-go driving on Highway 101, I-280, and I-880 puts constant pressure on transmission systems. Drivers frequently report slipping gears, delayed acceleration, and rough shifting during long commutes.

EV Battery and Software Failures

Electric vehicles frequently experience software glitches, charging system issues, and battery-related warnings that impact performance and reliability.

Electrical and Software Failures

Advanced sensors and onboard systems can fail under constant use, triggering warning lights and affecting safety features.

What Our California Lemon Law Clients Say

$82,000 Settlement

★★★★★

Daniel

San Jose, CA

I was dealing with the same issue for months. They handled everything and got me a full buyback without any stress.

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Andrew

Amador, CA

I had a great experience working with this legal team. They handled everything and kept me informed from start to finish.

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$130,000 Settlement

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Yusuf

Riverside, CA

Excellent service. They responded quickly and kept the process moving forward.

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Top Lemon Manufacturers We’ve Beaten
in California

California drivers file lemon law claims against nearly every major manufacturer. Here are the brands we’ve taken on and successfully resolved cases against most often:

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What Compensation Can You Get Under the Lemon Law?

If your vehicle qualifies, California law entitles you to one of the following:

Full Vehicle Buyback (Refund)

The manufacturer repurchases your vehicle and refunds your down payment, monthly payments, registration, taxes, and incidental costs, minus a mileage offset.

Replacement Vehicle

The manufacturer provides a comparable new vehicle of the same make and model.

Cash-and-keep Settlement

In some cases, you may negotiate a cash payment while keeping the vehicle.

How the Mileage Offset Is Calculated

In California, the buyback amount is reduced based on the miles you drove before first reporting the defect. The formula is:

(Purchase Price x Mileage at First Repair) / 120,000

For example, if you bought a $40,000 vehicle and first reported the issue at 15,000 miles, the offset would be $5,000, meaning your minimum buyback would be $35,000 plus taxes, fees, and incidental costs.

This calculation directly impacts your final recovery, which is why it’s important to report issues and begin the repair process as early as possible.

Serving Lemon Law Clients
Across California

We represent clients throughout California, including:

  • Northern California — San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara
  • Bay Area — San Francisco, Oakland
  • Central California — Fresno, Sacramento

Our team works with drivers across all regions. Whether you are navigating Bay Area traffic on Highway 101, commuting through Silicon Valley, or driving across Northern California, we understand how regional conditions impact your vehicle and your claim. We handle San Jose and Santa Clara County lemon law claims remotely through secure digital document filing and communication. You do not need to travel to Southern California at any point during your case.

Firm Location

Prestige Legal Solutions, P.C.

6420 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Phone:
(844) 661-2669

Hours:
Monday through Sunday, 8am to 8pm

The California Laws That Protect
Vehicle Owners

Two state laws form the backbone of lemon law protection in California:

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Civil Code Sections 1790 through 1795.8) is California’s primary lemon law. It requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace new vehicles that can’t be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. It also requires the manufacturer to pay the buyer’s attorney fees if the claim is successful.

The Tanner Consumer Protection Act (Civil Code Section 1793.22) created a legal presumption, sometimes called the “lemon law presumption,” that a vehicle qualifies as a lemon if the manufacturer or its dealers have attempted to repair the same substantial defect four or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days during the warranty period.

Under the Tanner Act, these presumptions shift the burden of proof to the manufacturer, making it significantly harder for them to deny a valid claim.

Statute of Limitations

In California, you generally have four years from the date you first discovered (or should have discovered) the defect to file a lemon law claim. However, the strongest cases are built early, while the vehicle is still under warranty and the repair documentation is fresh. If your warranty has expired but the issue began during the warranty period, you may still have a claim. Contact us for a free review of your situation.

California Lemon Law:
Frequently Asked Questions

Your vehicle may qualify if it has a defect that has not been fixed after multiple repair attempts or has been out of service for 30 or more days.

Most cases resolve within 2 to 6 months, depending on the manufacturer and the claim’s complexity.

You are not required to hire one, but manufacturers have legal teams. An attorney helps maximize your recovery, and you pay nothing out of pocket.

You may still qualify if the defect began during the warranty period.

Yes. Leased vehicles are covered under the California lemon law.

Yes, if sold with a dealer warranty or still covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.

Get a Free San Jose Lemon Law
Case Review

If your vehicle keeps breaking down or returning to the dealership without a real fix, you don’t have to keep dealing with the same issue. You may qualify for a refund, replacement, or compensation, and you pay nothing unless your case is successful. The process is straightforward, and most clients are surprised by how little effort is required on their end.