The Evolution Of California Lemon LawToday, lemon law coverage is a fact in all fifty states in the United States. Though these laws may vary in scope and other details, they form a rich body of legislation that has a single main purpose: it is to provide protection for the consumer who has encountered defects with their motor vehicle. California lemon law is no exception. In fact, among the states, California has one of the broadest lemon law coverage bases. It has the distinction of being the one of the first states-along with Connecticut-to enact a comprehensive lemon law based in part on the foundation of consumer and warranty laws like the U.C.C. and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. California lemon law is a common term for just a portion of legislation called the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. It is only a small part of the Act that is known as lemon law by most consumers and lawyers. Generally speaking, no one but those attorneys who specialize in the field of lemon law would have more than a cursory knowledge of the Song-Beverly Act as it pertains to lemon law practice in California. Since California lemon law was established, it has continued to be amended and updates to keep in step with the circumstances in the state. The numbers of lemon law practices that have set up shop in California have done so in response to the rise in claims made by consumers seeking restitution for their lemons. Much of this growth is concentrated in the last several years because more consumers are becoming aware of their rights by using online resources to be more informed on the basics of lemon law. They see that there is ample protection available for them, and it includes more than just cars. California lemon law offers protection to a wide variety of products and vehicles. Briefly stated, you can expect coverage for new cars, used cars, motorcycles, boats, recreation vehicles (RVs), as well as appliances and other products that have been sold under warranty. Notably, California's lemon law also includes provisions for vehicles that offer protections to those consumers who have leased vehicles and even to those who have rented cars can receive benefits. The breadth of the coverage afford to California residents by lemon law is also intended to keep the manufacturers accountable and encourage them to take more care in the production of vehicles to avoid future problems. |