Can a used car qualify for lemon law?

Yes. While many dealerships and manufacturers may try to convince you otherwise, used cars are covered under the lemon law so long as they were sold with a written warranty. Many times, used cars are sold still under warranty from the manufacturer with a manufacturer’s extended warranty. If this is the case then the car might qualify for lemon law.

How long does a lemon law buyback take?

Each Lemon Law Buyback case is different from the next, and as such will take a different amount of time. Many can be resolved within 90 days, while others could potentially take longer. Documenting all repair attempts, and contacting an experienced Lemon Law Attorney right away will increase your chances of quickly resolving the case.

What if a GM dealer is offering to take my car back and give me a new car?

Dealerships often offer to get you out of your lemon car and into a new vehicle. They make you think that they are giving you what is required by the Lemon Law when in fact, they are just trying to make another profit off of you. In most cases, this will result in a significant loss to you. An experienced Lemon Car Lawyer will be able to advise you on the best way to pursue compensation for your Buick lemon.

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In 1970, California enacted the Lemon Law to provide drivers with relief from persistent problems with their vehicles. What does the Lemon Law do? The simple answer: if you purchased or leased a new or used vehicle in California that is under a warranty and has had an ongoing problem or problems that a dealer has unsuccessfully attempted to fix over multiple repair visits, you may qualify for compensation. The California Lemon Law applies to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, some business-owned vehicles, and boats. It applies to purchased or leased new vehicles. It also pertains to used vehicles that are certified pre-owned and/or still under a manufacturer’s warranty.

There is no single or easy answer. The Lemon Law requires both a substantial defect and either that the vehicle is not repaired after multiple attempts to get it fixed or it has been at the dealership for many days cumulatively. Substantial defects impair the vehicle’s “use, value, and/or safety.”

A defect that affects a vehicle’s use is one that prevents you from driving the vehicle as it was intended to be driven.
A vehicle’s value is diminished when the defect means the vehicle won’t sell for the price it normally would bring – if the defect weren’t there.
Safety defects are defects that put the driver, passengers, and other drivers in danger.

The problem does not have to be safety related to qualify. If your Buick has been ‘in the shop’ repeatedly and still has the same issue, it may be a lemon. If a defect involves a safety issue, such as faulty airbags, it may only require two repair attempts. If your Buick has been in ‘the shop’ for more than thirty days, cumulative, regardless of the defect(s), it may also qualify as a lemon. Some examples of problems in a Buick vehicle that could be considered substantial are problems involving:

Brakes
Engines
Steering
Electrical systems
Suspension
Air conditioning/heating systems
Windows
Transmissions
Doors
Back up cameras
Water leaks

It is important to remember that your Buick does not have to be brand new or have incredibly low mileage to be protected. Even if your Buick has over 50,000 miles on it, if you took it in for repair while it was still under warranty it could still potentially be considered a lemon.

About Buick

Buick is a division of General Motors and is based in Detroit. Buicks have been one of America’s greatest luxury vehicle brands since the first models were built in 1903. Buick currently serves North America as well as China (which is their primary market). As of the 2021 model year, Buick is no longer offering traditional cars, the brand is hedging its bets entirely on crossovers. Their current models are the Encore, Envision, and Enclave though they offer several versions of each.

Common Buick Vehicle Defects

Buick is one of the oldest car makers in the world. That, of course, does not mean they produce vehicles without defects. Every car manufacturer does. Manufacturing mistakes, a problem with a supplier’s product, design issues, a robot off by millimeters, a plant-wide problem, all can make a Buick a lemon. Some of the common defects that people have complained about regarding Buicks include:

Transmission problems
Airbag issues
Fuel tank overflow
HVAC system issues
Fuel gauge issues
Insufficient power
Gasket leaks
Loud clunking noises from the engines
Sputtering
Stalling

Buicks are known to have good safety ratings and their vehicles have some impressive safety features, but they have still had to issue numerous recalls over the years for safety-related as well as other reasons. Buick’s most recent recall was in November 2020 for a blocked fuel pump nozzle that could stall the Encore. Other recent recalls Buick has issued include:

Takata airbag inflators that can explode
Windshield wiper motors that overheat, causing a fire
Inaccurate fuel gauge readings
Transmission shift cable adjuster that poses a rollaway risk
Wiring harness problem that could cause the non-deployment of the side airbags
Possible reduced break performance

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If you have had several repair attempts and are still having issues with your Buick, there is no reason to suffer the stress any longer. Keep documentation of all repairs done – or attempted – to your Buick as well as every call and appointment you made. If you think your Buick may be a lemon, contact the Gayle Law Group, PC today for a FREE consultation. You will be treated with respect and your case will be taken seriously, no matter what the issue.

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Liz Gayle is considered a top California Lemon Car Lawyer. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers get their lemon cars in California bought back by manufacturers. Also, as a former counsel to a major auto manufacturer and highly experienced California lemon law attorney, Ms. Gayle has extensive knowledge of California’s Lemon Law.

As a result, Liz Gayle is one of the most sought after Lemon Law Lawyers in California. A client-focused lawyer, Ms. Gayle has successfully handled cases for many clients – both owners of cars and those leasing vehicles. Additionally, Ms. Gayle works directly with consumers to dispute cases with auto manufacturers and dealerships, concerning vehicles ranging from moderately priced domestic models to very exotic and expensive import autos or recreational vehicles. To learn more about lemon law attorney Liz Gayle, click here.

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