Key Lemon Law Protections for Sacramento Drivers
California's Lemon Law may protect your vehicle if it has a serious defect that affects its use, value, or safety. These issues often involve recurring problems with the engine, brakes, transmission, airbags, or electrical systems—and if they persist despite multiple repair attempts, you may be eligible for compensation.
At Quill & Arrow, we help Sacramento drivers hold manufacturers accountable and recover what they’re owed.
The Manufacturer’s Duty to Repair in Sacramento
California law requires auto manufacturers and their authorized dealerships to fix covered defects within a reasonable number of attempts. While there’s no set number written into the law, legal precedent generally defines it as:
- Four or more attempts to fix the same issue.
- Two or more repair attempts for a safety-related defect that could cause serious injury or death.
- Thirty or more cumulative days in the shop during the first 18 months or 18,000 miles.
If your experience matches any of the above, you may have a valid Lemon Law claim in Sacramento.
When Repairs Fail
If the manufacturer cannot fix your vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, they’re required to provide a legal remedy. Under California’s Lemon Law, this may include:
- A full refund of your purchase or lease payments.
- Reimbursement for repair costs, towing expenses, and rental vehicle fees.
- Compensation for storage costs or travel-related expenses, like gas used to return the vehicle.
- Potential civil penalties in certain cases.
You Pay Nothing Out of Pocket
If you prevail in a Lemon Law claim, California requires the manufacturer—not the consumer—to pay your attorney fees. At Quill & Arrow, we provide fully risk-free representation, which includes no upfront or out-of-pocket costs. We get nothing unless you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees—not you.
That’s how we make top-tier legal help accessible to Sacramento drivers.
