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Understanding EV battery warranties and Lemon Law in California.
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New EV’s come with their own longer EV battery warranty. Many are 8, 10, or more years, and up to 150,000 miles. What constitutes a defective EV battery under the factory warranty? One trigger is a warning light on your vehicle’s information screen, and you bring the vehicle in for what becomes a warranty repair (or replacement). of EV components or the EV battery itself. Each manufacturer has different coverages on EV component and battery.
In November of 2024, our California Lemon Law changed. Vehicles sold used are no longer applicable to California Lemon Law protection. Some CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) with supporting documentation *may* be potentially applicable. Private party sales of vehicles are also non-applicable. So, the “short story” is used vehicle purchases no longer are covered. So, to be even more clear “executive cars”, “demo”, etc. are all USED vehicles, and not applicable to California Lemon Law as of
Hybrid vehicles, depending on the manufacturer and model, can either be wonderful, powerful, versatile vehicle’s that are great on fuel economy, OR, they can be the source of great consumer dissatisfaction. Hybrids drive very different than gasoline vehicles. Generally, the less expensive and basic the hybrid (sub-$30,000 hybrids), the greater the potential for consumer dissatisfaction. These sub-$30,000 hybrids just do not drive like gasoline cars. Many have air conditioners that shut off when waiting at
The number of repair attempts under factory warranty will vary based upon the nature of the defect, and to what degree it substantially impairs the use or safety of operating the vehicle. The general rule of thumb for the minimum number of repair attempts under warranty for a substantial defect is two (2) repair attempts. California has a “presumption period” of 18 month/18,000 from new, which “presumes” the vehicle is a lemon under a set
Your Drivers Airbag. Safety or Death Delivery? – It depends on you…
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One of the most common (and dangerous) mis-conceptions is that the airbag will save your life. It can, or it can potentially injure you or end your life. A properly positioned drivers seat is the difference. Way too many people sit to close to the airbag. When too close, in an accident the driver cannot “ride down” INTO the airbag. Rather, it explodes (deploys) in their face. The key is to position yourself with your
“Lemon Law Bytes” is Copyright 2/1/2019 The Law Offices of William R. McGee, APLC
Disclaimer: all Lemon Law Bytes articles are for informational purposes only. None of the content should be construed or assumed to be legal advice. If you desire legal advice on your 2013 or newer vehicle, please call us to speak with one of our attorneys.
(Your vehicle is a 2020 - 2026 only, purchased or leased NEW from a dealership in California.)

(Your vehicle is a 2020 - 2026 only, purchased or leased NEW from a dealership
in California and under the manufacturer’s factory warranty, or it recently expired.)