Does the Lemon Law apply to used vehicles?
Yes, if the used vehicle is sold with the balance of the new car warranty or if the manufacturer extended the factory warranty (as is often done in the case of the sale of certified used cars). If it’s covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, then you can bring a lemon law claim against the manufacturer just as if the vehicle were new. If you buy a used vehicle from a dealership without a manufacturer’s warranty, but with a dealer’s warranty, you can pursue the dealer for a lemon law claim.
A common mis-perception is that used vehicles are not covered by the lemon law. California’s lemon law covers all consumer goods – new and used – sold with a warranty. If your vehicle was sold with a warranty, and the selling dealership or its agents were unable to repair your vehicle after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the warranty period, you may be entitled to relief under the lemon law. Does the Lemon Law apply to cars only? The lemon law covers all consumer goods. Consumer goods are defined as products which are used, bought or leased for use primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Cars, boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and motor-homes are generally covered by the lemon law. If I use my vehicle in my business, does the Lemon Law still apply? If you have fewer than five vehicles registered to your business and the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds, then your vehicle may qualify for protection under the Lemon Law. W
