San Diego Lemon Law Lawyers Make Sure You Don’t Get Stuck with a Faulty Car

The San Diego Lemon Law is designed so that drivers aren’t stuck with unreliable cars. If your new or leased vehicle continues to experience issues that affect its use, safety, or value, you may qualify for:

• A replacement vehicle of similar value
• A complete refund of the purchase price, including taxes and fees
• A cash settlement for reduced resale value
• Legal costs covered by the manufacturer if you win

No hidden fees — just straightforward help.

San Diego Lemon Law generally applies to:

• Newly purchased or leased vehicles for personal use
• Passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and motorcycles
• Filing deadlines are set by state law and are often much shorter than people expect — some states require action within months, not years. Ask us for a free review of the deadline that applies to your vehicle.
• Report the defect while the vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty or within your state’s lemon-law rights period — these periods vary by state and can be as short as one year.
• Certain business-use vehicles

Not Covered: Used cars without warranty, commercial vehicles, or vehicles altered after purchase.

To qualify under San Diego Lemon Law:

• The defect impacts safety, use, or value
• The dealer or manufacturer has attempted at least 2 repairs
• Your car has been out of service for 30 days or longer
• Filing deadlines are set by state law and are often much shorter than people expect — some states require action within months, not years. Ask us for a free review of the deadline that applies to your vehicle.
• Report the defect while the vehicle is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty or within your state’s lemon-law rights period — these periods vary by state and can be as short as one year.

Not sure if you qualify? We’ll review your repair history for free.

Many recurring auto issues are eligible under San Diego Lemon Law, including:

• Engine stalling or loss of power
• Brake system failures or faulty safety features
• Electrical glitches (dashboard lights, wiring, etc.)
• Heating or A/C system malfunctions
• Fluid or oil leaks
• Transmission slipping or hard shifting

If these problems keep coming back despite repairs, your car could be a lemon.

San Diego Lemon Law doesn’t usually apply to used cars unless:

• The vehicle is still covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty
• Filing deadlines are set by state law and are often much shorter than people expect — some states require action within months, not years. Ask us for a free review of the deadline that applies to your vehicle.
• The manufacturer had an opportunity to repair the defect but failed

You can quickly check if your used car qualifies — it only takes a few minutes.