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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.”
Tesla Motors has been known for its high-end, all-electric cars. The Model S and the Model X have been very successful cars, but recently there have been some issues with the Model X. Some customers report that their vehicles are Tesla Model X lemon law cases. Sick and tired of spending time at the shop trying to get your new or used Tesla repaired? Have you wasted time and money, and the car still has the same problem(s)? California’s Lemon Law covers Tesla vehicles and could be the path to either getting your money back or receiving a new vehicle!
In 1970, California enacted the Lemon Law [RH1] to relieve drivers of persistent vehicle problems. What does the Lemon Law do? The simple answer: if you purchased or leased a new or used vehicle in California that is under 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.
The manufacturer pays the Gayle Law Group PC when your case is resolved. You are never responsible for any legal fees.
Does My Tesla Qualify as a Lemon?
There is no single or easy answer. The Tesla Lemon Law in California requires both a substantial defect and either that the vehicle is not repaired after multiple attempts to get it fixed or it has been cumulatively at the dealership for many days. Substantial defects impair the vehicle’s “use, value, and/or safety.”
- A defect that affects a vehicle’s use 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 usually would bring – if the defect weren’t there.
- Safety defects put the driver, passengers, and other drivers in danger.
The problem does not have to be safety-related to qualify. If your Tesla has repeatedly been ‘in the shop’ 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 Tesla 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 that could be considered substantial involve:
- Brakes
- Engines
- Steering
- Electrical systems
- Suspension
- Air conditioning/heating systems
- Doors
- Back up cameras
- Water leaks
- Windows
- Transmissions
It is important to remember that your Tesla does not have to be brand new or have incredibly low mileage to be protected. Even if your Tesla has over 50,000 miles on it, if you took it in for repair while it was still under warranty, it could potentially be considered a lemon.
About Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. In 2020, Tesla had the highest sales in the plug-in and battery-electric passenger car market, capturing 16% of the plug-in market (which includes plug-in hybrids) and 23% of the battery-electric (purely electric) market. Tesla began production of its first car model, the Roadster, in 2009. The Model S sedan followed this in 2012, the Model X SUV in 2015, the higher volume Model 3 sedan in 2017, and the Model Y crossover in 2020. The Model 3 is the world’s all-time best-selling plug-in electric car, with more than 800,000 delivered through December 2020. Tesla’s global vehicle sales were 499,550 units in 2020, a 35.8% increase over the previous year. In 2020, the company surpassed the 1 million mark of electric cars produced.
Common Tesla Vehicle Defects
Although Tesla is well known for being on the cutting edge of technology, there is still a possibility of a defect. Manufacturing mistakes, disruptions in the system, or design issues, can cause a Tesla lemon car to end up being driven off the lot. Numerous possible defects could cause a Tesla to be a lemon. Some of the latest defects that Tesla drivers have experienced with their vehicles include:
- Blurry backup cameras
- Rust
- Cruise control
- Paint finish issues
- Door, window, and trunk
- Total touchscreen failure
- Getting locked out of the car
- Shutdowns while driving
FAQs
The California Lemon Law Buyback for Tesla vehicles is a progTesla 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 Tesla 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 Tesla 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.
While it is not required to hire a lawyer to pursue a Lemon Law Buyback for your Tesla vehicle defect in California, it is recommended to consult with a lemon law attorney to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available.
The deadline for making a Lemon Law Buyback claim on your Tesla 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.
To pursue a Lemon Law Buyback claim for your Tesla vehicle in California, you will need to provide documentation of the repairs made to your vehicle, including repair orders, invoices, and receipts.
The Lemon Law Buyback process for your Tesla 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 Tesla 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 paid 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 Tesla, there is no reason to suffer the stress any longer. Keep documentation of all repairs done – or attempted – to your Tesla as well as every call and appointment you made. If you think your Tesla 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.
