California lemon law guides

Straight answers with links to the official California sources. Start with the overview, then use the repair and warranty sections that fit your situation.

• California lemon law overview

  Covered vehicles, repair attempts, manufacturer notice, buybacks, arbitration and the newer opt-in procedures.

• Used cars and lemon law

  When a used, demonstrator or dealer-owned vehicle qualifies—and when a remaining factory warranty alone does not.

• How to file a claim

  No universal checklist: warranty coverage, Tanner notice, opt-in CCP procedures, ACP arbitration, NMVB mediation and civil actions.

More guides are planned. This site does not evaluate cases or provide legal services.