If your car keeps breaking down no matter how many times it’s been repaired, you may be driving what California law considers a “lemon.” Thankfully, Riverside residents have strong consumer protections available through the state’s lemon law. With the right legal help, you may be eligible for a refund, a replacement, or a cash settlement from the manufacturer.
At American Lemon Law Group, we’ve helped over 1,000 California drivers get justice. Our team has over 35 years of combined experience and has recovered more than $50 million for clients. We maintain a 99% success rate and fight for consumers across Southern California, Riverside included.
Contact our Riverside Lemon Law lawyers today for a free consultation.
Why Should I Choose the Riverside Lemon Law Attorneys With American Lemon Law Group?
Not all law firms are the same. When you’re going up against a major automaker, you need a legal team with a proven record of success and deep experience in California lemon law cases. American Lemon Law Group focuses exclusively on these kinds of cases, and we know what it takes to win.
Clients choose us because:
- We’re highly experienced: Our attorneys have more than three decades of combined experience in this specific area of law.
- We get results: We’ve recovered over $50 million and maintain a 99% success rate.
- We know how manufacturers operate: We’ll use our insight to stay one step ahead of their tactics.
- We handle everything: From evidence collection to negotiations and litigation, we will take care of the legal process so you don’t have to.
When you hire us, you’ll get personalized attention and aggressive advocacy from start to finish.
What Vehicle Defects Are Eligible?
Under California law, a “lemon” is typically defined as a new or used vehicle with a serious defect that the dealership or manufacturer can’t fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts. The problem must substantially affect the vehicle’s safety, value, or usability.
Common defects include:
- Transmission failure
- Brake issues
- Engine overheating
- Electrical malfunctions
- Power steering loss
Minor cosmetic issues usually don’t qualify. However, recurring mechanical problems (especially those that make your vehicle unsafe to drive) likely do. We can help you determine whether your vehicle qualifies during your free consultation.
What’s the Deadline to File a Lemon Law Claim in Riverside?
Per recent developments under California state law, you typically have one year from the date your vehicle’s warranty expires to bring a claim. However, there is also an absolute limit: no lemon law claim can be filed more than six years after the vehicle’s original delivery date, regardless of warranty coverage.
Missing these windows could mean losing your chance at recovery altogether. If you’re unsure when your deadline falls, a qualified lemon law attorney can review your warranty documents and repair history to calculate your filing window.
Contact Our Riverside Lemon Law Lawyers for Legal Help
You shouldn’t be stuck making payments on a defective car. If your vehicle isn’t performing as it should and the dealership or manufacturer can’t make it right, you may have a valid Lemon Law claim. Contact American Lemon Law Group today for a free consultation. Our Riverside Lemon Law attorneys are ready to get to work for you as soon as you are.