Did you purchase a lemon of a car? Or did the mechanic damage your car or fail to properly repair it? Maybe the problems with your vehicle are simply a case of “user error.” If there is a problem with your car that could cause serious injury if you drove it, or if you’ve tried…

California offers consumer protections for vehicles considered “lemons” — cars with remaining warranty coverage that have a serious manufacturer defect or defects.  The vehicle must be unable to be fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts. If your car has an irreparable flaw or defect, then you may be entitled to a refund or…

San Diego, CA (Law Firm Newswire) March 29, 2022 – Wirtz Law APC announced today that the firm is tracking a proposed ballot initiative that would cap attorneys’ fees on lemon law claims in California, potentially restricting consumer access to proper legal representation. “The state’s consumer protection law as it currently exists is designed to allow…

California is known for its citrus fruit, but California Lemon Law doesn’t actually govern lemonade. The “Lemon Law” buyback program protects new car buyers.  If you’re buying a new car, you expect there to be no problems. However, you might find that your car needs significant repairs or is otherwise in poor mechanical condition. California…

Mercedes-Benz is a popular and trusted luxury vehicle brand. Like all manufacturers, however, Mercedes-Benz experiences problems from time to time that cause issues with vehicle safety.  In January 2022, Mercedes-Benz released a statement warning customers that some Mercedes-Benz vehicles pose a fire risk. The company has further explained that issuing a vehicle recall is impossible…

If you’re the owner of a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, you may have some money coming your way.  In February 2020, two different class-action lawsuits were filed on behalf of owners and lessees of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the court has preliminarily approved a settlement for one of the…

Tesla is famous for making history with its self-driving electric cars. But now, the electric car company is making headlines for a different reason: safety concerns related to camera issues and trunk functionality that contribute to the likelihood of an accident.  Tesla’s Model 3 and Model S Recalled The most recent Tesla recall was announced…

For a while now, owners of some Tesla cars have been dealing with annoying mechanical issues. For example, some Tesla models have a known ongoing shudder issue. When you pay Tesla prices, the last thing you want to be left dealing with is a shaking vehicle. Tesla has finally gotten around to addressing the issue.…

San Diego, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 10, 2022 – Richard Wirtz, founding attorney of Wirtz Law APC, recently lent his insights about the state’s lemon law to an article run by Super Lawyers®, When Does a Car Qualify as a Lemon in California? In particular, Mr. Wirtz clarified the meaning of the term “substantial impairment” under…

There is a lot being said about the California lemon law. At this point, you probably know the basics. It’s a law that protects the buyers of vehicles within the state by enforcing these mandates on manufacturers: What does this mean exactly? Put simply, if you buy a defective car in California, the manufacturer has…