As our California Lemon Law is based on repair orders, here are some very important consumer tips on how to get a proper repair order written. Here is the list of things you as a consumer must do when you go into the dealership for warranty repairs:

All car dealerships, at time of sale, will offer what *they call* and “extended warranty” for purchase. In California, these are actually *Service Contracts* (Mechanical Breakdown Insurance). These take the factory warrany coverage and extend it out more years, and many more miles. Typical would be out to 7-8 years or 100,000-120,000 miles. IF a covered component fails, it’s replaced. Are they worth it? – YES. The reason is todays labor costs. Dealership labor ratesRead More…

EV’s have mileage estimates just like gasoline vehicles do. Most are estimated at a certain set speed, level ground, with no electrical consumers being on, such as A/C, radio, etc. It’s based upon a brand new EV battery, and also based upon a “best case scenario”. When a person drives their EV, the computer constantly updates to the drivers habits. Heavy accelleration? How does the driver drive the car? Upon the next charge, the computerRead More…

Your new vehicle will come with a “bumper-to-bumper” manufacturers limited warranty. It will also typically come with a 5 year/60,000 mile “Powertrain” warranty covering internal engine/transmission/driveline/rear/front differential and drive axles. EV’s will come with their own warranty. Certain diesel models will come with a longer diesel engine warranty. Each manufacturer sets forth teir own limited warranties with each new vehicle sold. How does all this apply to the California Lemon Law? Our California Lemon LawRead More…