CA lemon law is geared to helping every new car owner deal with car problems when they arise. The problems are mechanical and sometimes, new cars do not perform as expected and since the buyer has no fault, then they deserve a car that was worth their money. Citizens of California have come to appreciate the law because they are able to get their rights. A lemon is a defective vehicle that is new or leased and it proves not to serve the purpose that it was intended for. If it is unreliable and unsafe even before the warranty has expired then it is definitely a lemon. The first thing you do is to take the lemon to be repaired so as to determine whether the problem is minor or major.
If it proves to be defective, then you can file a California claim form that is valid and it will seek to secure you a refund or a replacement and it can also seek to have all your repair expenses paid. It is very vital to keep all the records of repairs so as to provide evidence if you reach a court of law. The manufacturer is supposed to respond and you would hope that he cooperates but, you can never rely on them to give you a fair chance. You need to be ready to progress to the next step. Many manufacturers however, are very helpful and they will settle at a very fair deal. Under CA lemon law, a used car will qualify and this is if it was sold with a warranty and if it was for personal or family use.