What happens when a vehicle qualifies under the California Lemon Law?
• Once a vehicle is determined to be a lemon the manufacturer must refund all monies paid by the consumer. This refund will include the down payment, all monthly payments, registration fees and any other incidental expenses incurred by the consumer as a result of the defects associated with the vehicle. The refund will also reflect a deduction for the reasonable use of the vehicle known as the “mileage offset.” In addition, any outstanding loan balance will also be satisfied. In the alternative the manufacturer may offer a replacement vehicle to the consumer.
