Is the Lemon Law Still in effect?

Yes. The Lemon Law is the current law everywhere in California. If you believe your vehicle is a lemon contact us at (858) 259-5009 for a free evaluation. If your car is a lemon, we will take your case at no cost to you on a contingency fee basis.

Is 30 days too long for a repair?

Yes. In California, the automakers or their authorized repair facility (dealer) are required to complete repairs to your vehicle within 30 days of bringing in your vehicle unless there are reasons beyond their control.

Is Lemon Law State or Federal?

The California Lemon Law is a state law claim. It is based on a statute known as the “Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.” It was added in 1970 to protect consumers like you who bought new or CPO cars or trucks that had defects so they could get their money back. There is also a federal statute called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act that also provides consumer warranty protections to California consumers. Wirtz Law handles both California Lemon Law claims in California state courts and federal courts as well as Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act claims in Federal Court.

Do all states have Lemon Laws?

Yes. All states have lemon laws. California has the strongest consumer protection lemon laws in the country. One of the most important differences between California’s Lemon Law and other states is that California does not require you to give the automaker one more chance to fix the car. In other words, once the car is a lemon, the automaker must buy it back. They are not allowed one more opportunity to make a repair.

Can Lemon Law cars be resold?

Yes. Lemons can be resold after they are bought back by the automakers. So watch out when buying a used car. The title will be branded as a “Lemon Law Buyback” because the car is still a lemon and may still have defects.

We're Ready to Win Your Client's Lemon Law Case

Over the past several years, the lemon law attorneys at Wirtz Law APC have recovered over $40 million for California consumers. We consistently recover more than just a buyback for our clients, recovering both actual damages and civil penalties against the automakers and distributors. The experienced trial teams at Wirtz Law APC represent clients in every part of California -- from San Diego to San Jose, from Sacramento to San Bernardino, and from Ventura to Los Angeles to Riverside.

Wirtz Law Wins Trial Against Ford Motor Company

We're Ready For Trial

Wirtz Law tries more lemon law cases to a jury in a year on average than most lemon lawyers do in their careers. Our winning record is well-known and respected by defense counsel. We prepare every case for trial and the auto manufacturers and distributors know it. We don’t shoot for fast outcomes, limited damages, or high caseloads. We always seek maximum damages and the best results for your clients. We add the horsepower you need to get the value your clients deserve.

We Pursue all Available Damages

Our goal is always to obtain maximum recovery for our clients. We do not settle for less, and we consistently win actual damages and civil penalties at trial. We are determined to hold big automakers accountable for selling defective vehicles to California consumers.

The Wirtz Law Team, California Lemon Law Attorneys

We Pursue all Available Damages

We're Proud of Our Results

FRAUD VERDICT

$632,141.03

Our attorneys won the first fraud judgment in the U.S. in a case against Ford Motor Company.

In this case, Ford stipulated to a Lemon Law verdict and paid the maximum two-time civil penalty, totaling $132,141.03. Fraud claims were pursued at trial.

The jury returned a fraud verdict against Ford Motor Company for the DPS6 defective transmission and awarded $54,364 in compensatory damages plus $500,000 in punitive damages. The total judgment in this case against Ford Motor Company was $632,141.03, and Ford was ordered to pay plaintiff’s attorney’s fees and costs.

When our client contacted BMW to ask for a repurchase, he had brought his X5 in for repair at least 14 times.

BMW rubber-stamped a rejection claiming that all warrantable problems were addressed within reasonable time and attempts. The jury in Ventura County Superior Court disagreed and awarded our client maximum damages available under law, plus BMW was ordered to pay plaintiff’s attorney’s fees and costs.

JURY VERDICT

$204,824.91

A Ventura County Jury awarded our client $204,824.91, including a 2x civil penalty against BMW for a defective 2010 BMW X5.

Our Clients Agree

"Fought Hard for Us"

I needed a law firm to help me return a real lemon of a car! Jessica, the attorney who was helping us actually listened and cared about us. She explained things in detail and followed up with any questions…

‐ Debra W.

"Great Experience"

Had a great experience with Wirtz Law APC. I highly recommend to use their services!

‐ M S

"Amazing Job"

The Attorneys at Wirtz LAW APC had done an amazing job to solve my lemon car issue, I recommend them to anyone who has a lemon car to contact them, amazing work!

‐ Vicky D.

"Brilliant lawyer"

Wirtz Law was handed my 3-year-old automobile case by another firm with only 1 month to prepare for trial. They put all of their expertise into their preparation for my case. Richard Wirtz is not only a brilliant lawyer…

‐ Julie K.

"Best Firm to have on your side hands down"

I only have a few things to say about Wirtz Law, Amazing & Friendly. They treat you like family. They make sure you know everything that’s going on with your case and if you don’t understand something they go…

‐ Jennifer J.