Is Your Car a Lemon?
When Life Gives You Lemons, Get a Lawyer
No matter where you are in California, we can help you get properly compensated for your “lemon.”
Sick and tired of spending time at the shop trying to get your Cadillac repaired? Do you feel like you have wasted more than enough time and money? California’s Lemon Law covers Cadillac vehicles, and it could be a way to either get your money back or get yourself into a new vehicle!
Lemon Laws are designed to protect people who have purchased cars that do not meet safety or other performance standards. Many Californians are either unaware that California has a Lemon Law or, for a variety of reasons, falsely believe that it doesn’t provide them with any rights as consumers. California actually has a very consumer-friendly Lemon Law that protects both buyers and lessees of new and used vehicles. The law applies to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motor homes, and registered motorcycles.
The manufacturer pays the Gayle Law Group PC when your case is resolved. You are never responsible for any legal fees.
Does My Cadillac Qualify as a Lemon?
In order for your Cadillac to qualify as a lemon under the California Lemon Law, the issues you are facing with your Cadillac must be considered substantial. This means that the problems must substantially impact the use, value, or safety of your Cadillac vehicle. A common misconception is that in order for a Cadillac or other vehicle to qualify as a lemon, the problems must impact the safety of the vehicle. This is not true. Some examples of problems that could give you Lemon Law rights involve:
- Brakes
- Engines
- Steering
- Electrical systems
- Doors
- Water leaks
- Suspension
- Air conditioning/heating systems
- Windows
- Transmissions
- Back up cameras
There are several possible scenarios that qualify your Cadillac car for monetary recovery or vehicle replacement under the California Lemon Law. It is important to remember that your vehicle does not have to be brand new, or have incredibly low mileage in order to be protected. Even if you have over 50,000 miles on your Cadillac, if you took it in for repair while it was still under warranty it could still potentially be considered a lemon. Technically, even if it is no longer under warranty there is still a possibility of qualifying if there is an ongoing problem that required it to be in the shop several times prior to the expiration of the warranty. Additionally, your Cadillac vehicle could qualify as a lemon if it has been in the shop for an excessive number of days since you took possession of the car – even if all of the repairs have been for separate issues. A Cadillac vehicle that needs to be constantly repaired for different issues can often qualify under the Lemon Law.
About Cadillac
Cadillac is an American luxury vehicle brand owned by General Motors and based out of Warren, Michigan. General Motors also owns Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet. Cadillac is the top-selling American-made luxury car brand and has been a leader in luxury vehicles for over 100 years – since they were founded in 1902. Cadillac is a global automotive brand whose primary markets are the United States, Canada, and China. The most popular models include the Escalade, the XT5, the CT5, and the CT4. The Cadillac division is owned by General Motors, who is currently the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world, behind Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai/Kia.
Common Cadillac Vehicle Defects
Despite the fact that Cadillac has been making cars for over 100 years, there is still a possibility that the car that you purchase or lease is a defective vehicle. Manufacturing mistakes or design issues can cause a Cadillac lemon car to end up being driven off the lot. There are numerous possible defects that could cause a Cadillac car to be considered a lemon. Some of the common defects that people have complained about with regard to their Cadillac cars include:
- Engine issues
- Airbag issues
- Suspension issues
- Sputtering
- Stalling
- Vibration and shaking of the engine
- Electrical defects
- Transmission failures
Cadillac luxury vehicles are known to have high safety ratings, but they still have had to issue numerous recalls over the years for safety-related and other reasons. Some of the recent recalls Cadillac has had to issue for some of their vehicles include:
- An issue that may cause the driver to be unable to shift in or out of gear
- Potential unintended airbag deployment
- Potential overheating in fuel pump models
- Electric stability system may malfunction
- Potential rollaway risk
- Software problem could cause a loss of engine braking
Contact An Experienced Lemon Law Attorney Right Away
If you have had several repair attempts and are still having issues with your Cadillac vehicle, there is no reason to suffer any longer. Make sure to keep all documentation of the repairs done to your Cadillac vehicle as well as notes concerning all of the calls and appointments you have made. Then reach out to a California Lemon Law Attorney right away. If you think you might have a Cadillac lemon car, an experienced California Lemon Law attorney could help you get the compensation you deserve. 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.
FAQs
The California Lemon Law Buyback for Cadillac vehicles is a program that allows consumers to receive compensation for a vehicle that is found to be a lemon. The compensation can include a refund of the purchase price, a replacement vehicle, or cash compensation.
Under the California Lemon Law for Cadillac vehicles, a vehicle is considered a lemon if it has a substantial defect that impairs its use, value, or safety and the defect cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
Under the California Lemon Law for Cadillac vehicles, a vehicle may be considered a lemon if it has been taken in for repairs four or more times for the same issue, or if it has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 days or more. If it is a newer vehicle and has a life-threatening problem, fewer repair attempts may be required.
The deadline for making a Lemon Law Buyback claim on your Cadillac vehicle in California runs with the warranties on your vehicle. You may even be able to submit a claim after the warranties expire if you have given the manufacturer attempts to repair your vehicle before the warranties expired.
Through a Lemon Law Buyback for your Cadillac vehicle in California, you may be eligible for a refund of the purchase price, a replacement vehicle, or cash compensation.
Yes, you may still pursue a Lemon Law Buyback claim for your Cadillac vehicle in California even if the warranty has expired, as long as the issue occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty and you took it into a dealership for repair.
The Lemon Law Buyback process for your Cadillac vehicle in California can take several months, depending on the complexity of your case and the cooperation of the manufacturer.
Yes, if you pursue a Lemon Law Buyback claim for your Cadillac vehicle in California, you will need to return the vehicle to the manufacturer or their authorized representative.
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, GET A LAWYER.
Is your car a lemon?No matter where you are in California, we can help you get properly compensated for your “lemon”.
Pay ZERO Fees. 100% Free Representation.About California Lemon Car Lawyer "Liz" Gayle
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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Other lawyers may ask you to pay a retainer fee or tell you that they work on a contingency fee. Conversely, with Gayle Law Group, PC, the manufacturer pays your legal fees if your case is resolved. And if your case is not resolved, you are NOT responsible for any legal fees. So let California lemon car lawyer Liz Gayle fight for you!
If you have had several repair attempts and are still having issues with your Cadillac, there is no reason to suffer the stress any longer. Keep documentation of all repairs done – or attempted – to your Cadillac as well as every call and appointment you made. If you think your Cadillac 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.
