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What is the Lemon Law?
The Lemon Law is designed to
protect consumers that purchase new cars,
trucks, SUVs and mini-vans. As of 1993 all
fifty U.S. states have passed Lemon Laws.
Each state has different standards and
procedures, but all have similar coverage.
There are also other
Consumer Protection laws that apply to
consumer product purchases. Complaints,
recalls and class actions are also an option
for certain cases. There are options for
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What kind of vehicles are covered under state and federal
laws?
The California Lemon Law
(The Tanner Consumer Protection Act) covers new motor vehicles such as
cars, vans, SUV's, and trucks with a gross vehicle weight of under
10,000 pounds. It also covers the chassis, chassis cab, and that portion
of a motor home devoted to its propulsion, but does not include any
portion designed, used, or maintained primarily for human habitation.
However, if a consumer has problems with a motorcycle, a boat, a used
car purchased with a manufacturer's new car warranty, a pre-owned
certified vehicle, the coach portion of a motor home, a truck with a
gross vehicle weight of over 10,000 pounds, we may still be able to help
under California case law and other relevant state and federal statutes.
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