California is the most populous state in the US. Naturally, there is no shortage of vehicles on the road, with millions of new ones registered every year. In 2021, California had the most automobile registrations, with 14.3 million new vehicles. The state has the highest number of registered motor vehicles (31.4 million overall) in the county. Now, the chances of ending up with a lemon are rare. As a California lemon law attorney, we’ll tell you nearly all our clients didn’t even know lemon law existed until they started dealing with recurring mechanical failures with their vehicles – and are ..read more

Buying used motor vehicles has always been an intimidating task – some consider the negotiation process an art or a science. When buying a used vehicle, there’s always a small fear that the car you purchase has mechanical defects and will be a money pit. Fortunately, the state of California – including Orange County – has legal remedies in place to protect consumers from buying defective cars, even used ones. This law is called the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – which encompasses used car lemon law.  If you’re planning to purchase a used vehicle in Orange County, we strongly recomme ..read more

When tourists think of Los Angeles, many think of Hollywood, celebrities, and Disneyland. Locals think of heavy traffic. There are nearly 8 million cars registered in Los Angeles County. There is no place for defective vehicles on the packed freeways and bustling city streets. But what happens if you end up buying a vehicle with manufacturer defects? Fortunately, you’re not out of luck – thanks to lemon law in Los Angeles. Assuming the vehicle is covered under warranty, the manufacturer is obligated to repair any defects. If they are unsuccessful in doing so, you may be eligible for a lemon la ..read more

If you’ve been to Los Angeles, you’ve surely noticed there is no shortage of cars on the roads. Unlike other large metropolitans like New York City and Chicago, there isn’t a robust train and public transportation system. To give you an idea, there are nearly 6.3 million vehicles registered in Los Angeles County. This means dealerships are constantly bustling and selling vehicles. Like any other business, dealerships are looking to buy vehicles cheaply and sell them for the maximum amount. But the path to doing this sometimes crosses the line into unethical territory – with deceptive practices ..read more

Lemon law in California – known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – has many nuances. Nearly all consumers forced to navigate the complexities are doing so for the first time. Generally speaking, there are three common outcomes in California lemon law claims: a lemon law buyback from the manufacturer (refund), a replacement vehicle provided by the manufacturer, and a cash-and-keep settlement. Today’s topic of selling a lemon car relates to the third scenario. A cash-and-keep settlement (as the name implies) involves the manufacturer paying you a cash settlement and letting you keep the ..read more

There are nearly 3 million vehicles registered in Orange County. More vehicles equal a greater risk of defective vehicles – which compromises the safety of everyone on the road. Fortunately, Orange County lemon law provides an avenue for affected consumers to seek compensation from the manufacturer after being sold a faulty car. Lemon law claims in Southern California present a unique set of challenges. In addition to the state’s lemon law, consumers should have a basic understanding of how local environmental factors can influence their path to justice in a lemon law case.  The climate c ..read more

The auto industry is no stranger to lawsuits. We’re dealing with brands that sell thousands and thousands of products across the globe every year. These companies keep extremely high-powered legal defense teams on retainer to combat lawsuits. But which auto manufacturers in Los Angeles tend to get the most heat from consumers? Should you be avoiding these brands when shopping for your next vehicle? At Cline APC, a California lemon law firm, we don’t like telling car buyers to avoid specific brands. At the end of the day, mistakes happen – and ending up with a defective vehicle is a rare experi ..read more

California consistently leads the country in the number of registered vehicles. Per the CA Auto Outlook, there were 1.78 million new vehicle registrations in 2023, up nearly 12% from 2022. Projections show an estimated 1.83 million registrations throughout 2024. Los Angeles does not have public transportation on the same level as other major metropolitans – like New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, etc. The result is that most Los Angeles residents rely on their own automobiles for transportation. More cars equal more defects. More defects equal more lemon law claims. Now, when we me ..read more

Navigating through a California lemon law case requires more than just recognizing you have a defective vehicle. Everything in California lemon law hinges on the evidence you can provide. Each document, every invoice, and all communications become crucial pieces in building a claim and earning fair compensation from the manufacturer. As a seasoned California lemon law attorney, the first thing I explain to clients is the importance of clear, organized documentation that a) proves the vehicle is a lemon and b) shows all the expenses for which you are seeking reimbursement. The cornerstone of al ..read more

If Los Angeles locals and tourists can agree on one thing, it’s that the traffic is terrible. Los Angeles consistently reports one of the highest auto accident rates in the country – 2022 saw the highest number of fatal car accidents in two decades, eclipsing 300. Car accidents occur in Los Angeles for many different reasons – from user error and young drivers to manufacturer defects and road conditions. Looking at the country as a whole, accidents are more common in urban areas, highways, freeways, and city centers – with fatalities being more common on highways due to increased speed. At Cli ..read more