In some cases, you might not need a lawyer or even step foot in court. Some vehicle manufacturers offer state-certified arbitration programs to help resolve lemon law disputes. 

If that applies to your case, here’s what you should know:

• You can request arbitration to take advantage of California’s Lemon Law Presumption.
• California’s Lemon Law Presumption sets the guidelines for a “reasonable” number of repair attempts within 18,000 miles or 18 months after leasing or purchasing a new car—whichever comes first.
• You may reject or accept the arbitrator’s decision.

When you’re stuck with a lemon vehicle, the last thing you need is more hassle. That’s where VIP Lemon Lawyers comes in.

We make your fight our fight, standing up for consumers who deserve reliable vehicles—and fair treatment. 

We offer personalized legal support with a compassionate touch. 

We handle every legal hurdle so you can focus on what matters—whether that’s getting to work without stress or taking your family on the road with confidence.

We’ve helped countless people in your shoes and are committed to ensuring you don’t waste another minute worrying about your defective vehicle.

Tired of being left in the dark? With us, you’ll always know exactly where your case stands. We’ll keep you informed at every turn so you feel confident, empowered, and fully in control.

Let us handle the legal fight while you return to living your life.

If your vehicle’s defect remains unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you can file a lemon law claim. This process often involves submitting a “Demand for Arbitration” form to initiate a dispute resolution process with the manufacturer or dealer.

Want a real shot at winning arbitration? Stack the deck in your favor. 

Gather every piece of paperwork that backs your claim—warranty details, repair orders, inspection reports, and any technical service bulletins you can find. Make copies and hand them over to the arbitration panel.

Under the law, they’re supposed to schedule your hearing within 40 days, but don’t be shocked if they drag their feet. If they stall, don’t just sit back—file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs. 

Also, remember that the manufacturer can’t charge you for arbitration, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely free. 

You may have to cover travel costs, and if your car is a total lemon, getting it to the inspection site could be a major hassle or expensive.

If you win your claim, the manufacturer must either replace your vehicle or repurchase it—it’s your choice.

But here’s something most people don’t know: losing in arbitration isn’t the end of the road. 

Depending on your preference, you can still take your case to court to have your faulty car replaced or repurchased.

Most lemon law cases end in the consumer’s favor—but there’s a catch. Anything that happened in arbitration can be used against you in court. 

In fact, some attorneys won’t even take a case if you’ve already lost in arbitration. 

That’s why having the right legal team from day one matters. Michael Basseri knows how to navigate every twist and turn, fighting for the best possible outcome—whether in arbitration or court.

No, you do not have to meet with a California lemon law attorney in person for legal consultation. 

VIP Lemon Lawyer offers remote consultations via phone or email to assess your case without in-person meetings.

The cost of hiring a California lemon lawyer can vary from firm to firm. 

At VIP Lemon Lawyers, we work on a contingency basis—meaning you don’t pay a cent unless we win your case. 

Our legal or attorney’s fees will be a percentage of the total value we recover for you, so there’s no registration fee, and we only get paid when you do.

At VIP Lemon Lawyers, we’ll examine your case and prepare evidence for your claim against the manufacturer, including:

• Purchase receipt
• Manufacturer’s warranty
• Lease document
• Registration document
• Service records

Winning a lemon law case isn’t easy—but with the right legal team in your corner, it’s absolutely possible.

Let’s be honest—auto manufacturers don’t willingly hand out refunds or replacements. They’ve got deep pockets and legal teams whose only job is minimizing what they pay.

That’s why so many consumers get stuck in a cycle of endless repairs, dealership runarounds, and lowball settlement offers that barely scratch the surface of their losses.

At VIP Lemon Lawyers, we level the playing field. Our attorneys are highly trained in California lemon law and aggressively litigate cases against major auto manufacturers. 

We navigate the legal hurdles, construct airtight cases, and push for the highest possible compensation. 

With our experience, your odds of securing a substantial victory increase dramatically.

A Lemon Law buyback vehicle is one that a manufacturer repurchases due to specific warranty defects, provided it occurred on or after January 1, 1996.

The vehicle must be registered under the manufacturer’s name before being resold to the public.

Here are three things to consider when identifying a buyback:

• Check for a decal as outlined in the Manufacturer Requirements section.
• Examine the vehicle’s California certificate of title and registration certificate for the label “Lemon Law Buyback.”
• Ask the dealer or seller directly—the law requires them to disclose if the vehicle was repurchased under the lemon law.

A manufacturer typically gets multiple chances to fix a defect before you can file a California lemon law claim. 

If any of the following apply, the law presumes a reasonable number of repair attempts have been made:

• The vehicle has been repaired four or more times for the same issue, yet the problem persists.
• The car has spent over 30 days in the shop (not necessarily consecutively) for warranty-covered repairs.
• The defect is serious enough to cause death or severe injury, and it remains unfixed after at least two repair attempts.

Do you want to be sure you’re eligible for a car replacement or refund under the Lemon Law? Contact our lemon law specialist at VIP Lemon Lawyers.

Yes. State lemon laws apply equally to EVs (electric vehicles), hybrids, and conventional vehicles. 

That said, the lemon law is unlikely to cover battery warranties.  

EV batteries have extensive warranties, often separate from the vehicle’s overall warranty. As such, they may not qualify for lemon law claims. 

Most states, except California, do not cover component-specific warranties under the Lemon law, making battery-related disputes unlikely to be eligible.

Lemon law settlements in the state of California may fall between $5,000 and $100,000, with an average payout of $40,000 to $50,000. 

The final amount depends on factors such as the severity of the defect, repair history, and the vehicle’s age and mileage.

To ensure you get the highest possible settlement, consider partnering with our lemon law specialists at VIP Lemon Lawyers.

Short answer—be careful.

Dealerships have their agendas, and their advice doesn’t always align with what’s best for you. In fact, their goal is often to protect the manufacturer, not to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

Talk to a highly experienced lemon law attorney like Michael Basseri for advice you can trust. He’ll give you straight answers and a game plan tailored to your case—because your best interest is our only priority.

The general statute of limitations for a lemon law claim is four years from when your vehicle starts having warranty-related problems to file a lemon law claim. 

But here’s the deal—waiting too long can seriously hurt your case. The sooner you act, the better your chances of getting your desired outcome.

Lemon cars leave a bad taste in your mouth—unexpected vehicle failures, endless trips to repair shops, and the bitter feeling that you’ve been duped into buying a faulty car.

You likely feel frustrated and wonder how much longer you’ll have to be stuck with a vehicle that can’t even do the one thing it was created to do—transporting you from point A to point B.

Don’t let the lemon experience sour your life.

At VIP Lemon Lawyers, we’ve got the creativity, resources, and expertise to turn your situation around. 

We handle legal heavy lifting, so you don’t have to worry about a thing—no matter how tough the claims process may require.

Ready to ditch that lemon problem for good? Contact us at our phone number (213-668-7410) for a free consultation, and let’s work out a deal that pays off.