Song-Beverly Act vs. Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Which Protects You in California?
Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group · Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is California state law. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sections 2301 to 2312, is federal law that applies nationwide. For most California drivers, Song-Beverly is the stronger claim. It carries…