If you’ve bought a vehicle in California that repeatedly lets you down and does not meet the quality and the standard of performance that it should meet, you need not worry anymore. The Lemon Law in California will serve as your protection.

This law provides the remedy that can be benefited by car purchasers all throughout California. However, in some cases, you may not benefit from the law if you’ve purchased a used or leased car, not unless the defect shows up during the original warranty period. Note however that this law does not apply if the car was abusively used.

The Lemon Law makes the manufacturer responsible for the repairs of the defective car. In some instances, they may also be required to pay for the buyer’s attorney’s fee if the lawsuit filed is successful. If the manufacturer fails to repair the vehicle in spite of several attempts, they should replace the unit or refund the money to the buyer.

You might be wondering, why was this law given the name “lemon”? People of the 18th century used this term to refer to people who are sour or unfriendly. In 1909, it was used to refer to anything worthless. At present times, it is used to refer to something which is defective, a car in particular. If in case you’ve bought a lemon car, you may consult a Lemon Law California attorney and have your case weighed up. When you come to the attorney’s office, you should bring along all the necessary documents with you, including the proof of repairs.