What Is The Lemon Law In California?
The short answer is that it is the law that provides protection for consumers when dealing with a faulty product. Originally the law was known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. It was written and became law in March of 1971. Many know it due to its relationship with automobile issues, but some people are surprised to find that it will cover electronics, appliances, homes, and anything else with an express warranty. There have been some changes over the years to improve protection, but what it still does very well is hold the manufacturer liable for the products they make and sell, especially in terms of honoring the warranty and the remedies available to you, the consumer, if they cannot get the item fixed. In each case, there is a qualification standard that the item must meet to be eligible for coverage under the Lemon Law protections. A Volvo XC40 lemon law attorney from Guardian Lemon Law will help you verify that your vehicle does qualify if you have been dealing with a never-ending repair. Do not hesitate to call on Guardian Lemon Law to get the help you need, especially if that help is needed because you are approaching the Statute of Limitations for filing a claim.
The Lemon Law In California
The California Lemon Law, originally passed as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, was written and passed into law in early 1971. Its purpose then and now is to provide protection to consumers who were spending a lot of money on items with warranties, and occasionally being rebuffed by the manufacturers. It has evolved a bit over time, but what it still does is hold the manufacturer liable for the products they make and sell, in large part by giving the consumer recourse to get a full refund or replacement. There is a qualification requirement for a vehicle to be eligible for coverage under the Lemon Law. When you need a Volvo S60 lemon law attorney to validate that your vehicle will qualify, do not hesitate to contact the team at Guardian Lemon Law. This is what we do, and we are really good at it.
The 2021-2023 Volvo S60 Low Oil Issue Details And Signs
There are many cars on the road today that have issues with oil consumption. Sometimes there are leaks, other times the engine is burning the oil because something is letting the oil into a place in the engine it shouldn’t be. It is essential to keep an eye on your dashboard for warning lights and gauges that tell you the oil level or pressure is not where it should be. Oil and coolant are the two most important things you need to closely monitor. Without either one, the engine could experience a major malfunction.
Earlier model year S60s experienced an issue with excessive oil consumption, similar to the 2021 S60, using a 4-cylinder engine. The problem resulted in an extended warranty being offered and a repair process performed by the dealers if your car qualifies.
The issue dealt with the design of the oil control piston rings. The symptoms are:
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- Oil is low when being changed or checked
- Exhaust smoke is a faint blue color
- Failure to pass the dealer oil consumption test
If your dealer hasn’t been able to resolve this issue with your S60, then it may be time to talk to Guardian Lemon Law about filing a Volvo S60 defective engine oil rings/piston lemon lawsuit.
What Makes The Automobile Eligible Under The Lemon Law?
There are a few different things that need to have happened or requirements be met before an automobile is eligible for buyback or replacement from the manufacturer under lemon law rules. Guardian Lemon Law will evaluate your case and confirm that it does qualify.
- Your vehicle is still covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty
- The issue cannot be linked to improper use or abuse of the vehicle by its owner
- Repair efforts have had it in the garage for more than 30 cumulative days, and it is unavailable to its owner
- A reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue with the car have been made. What defines reasonable is the subject of debate. Still, at a minimum, there should have been at least two attempts for serious safety issues, and at least four attempts for any defect that is not safety related.
- The defect being repaired is the same one each time, and it is impacting the safety, use, or value of the vehicle from the owner’s perspective
We recommend you contact Guardian Lemon Law immediately. We will validate the qualification of the vehicle and provide you with a lemon lawyer to sue Volvo for excessive oil consumption if they fail to get it repaired and returned to you in working order.
What Do I Need Before Filing A Lemon Law Claim?
The most important thing you need to do is hire a lawyer. The next thing is to gather your paperwork, which is the document foundation for your ownership experience. It will be required when it comes to justifying the suit that your Volvo S60 excessive oil consumption lemon lawyer is going to file. It should include the following:
- The records for all the repair visits, with dates and times for drop off and pickup
- All email documentation regarding the repair efforts for your automobile
- The original documentation for your car purchase and any warranty details
- All out-of-pocket receipts for expenses centered around the repair efforts, including vehicle rentals, missed work, and similar expenses
This documentation will be the proof of the effort made by you to get the vehicle repairs done.
The Options When You Win Your Lemon Lawsuit
When Guardian Lemon Law wins your Volvo S60 excessive oil consumption lemon law lawsuit, you will have the option of a full refund for the vehicle or a new vehicle equal to the price of the Volvo S60 or the same model. This choice will be indicated in the lawsuit. If you select the refund option, the amount should be equal to everything you paid minus an agreed upon amount per mile for all miles placed on the vehicle before you experienced your issue.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee
When it comes to dealing with car repairs that end in a lemon law claim or lawsuit, the team at Guardian Lemon Law wants you to know that we understand the challenges you may have experienced for the last several months, if not longer.
Our approach when it comes to fees will hopefully be some welcome news for you. Our initial consultation is free of charge. There will be no upfront costs to hire us for advice or representation. If all we do is perform a case review, that too is free. At no time will there be an obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law.
If the service you need the most is a second opinion on your existing case with a different law firm, this too will be free. If your current attorney is not making the progress that you hoped for, and this is why you are getting a second opinion, you can call Guardian Lemon Law if you like what you hear from us. You are entitled to change lawyers if you want to.
Guardian Lemon Law also offers a Zero-Fee Guarantee when it comes to fees after a case. If we don’t win your case, there will be no fees at all. The best part of the lemon law is that the manufacturer is required to cover your legal costs. Please reach out to Guardian Lemon Law when you need help in reviewing a case, double-checking your existing attorney’s approach, or need an experienced Volvo S60 lemon law attorney. They will be practically free today.
