California lemon law lawyer William Krieg recalls a lemon car case where a consumer turned in a defective 1997 Ford Taurus with transmission problems. The dealership was quick to offer him $1,500 toward the purchase of a new car, even though the consumer was entitled to a free replacement vehicle, according to local laws. The dealer then resold the Taurus, without repairing the transmission, to another unknowing buyer. After much hassle, the new owner hired a lawyer who was well versed in lemon law legislation and was awarded not just $10 million for the trouble, but also an additional $17,811 to compensate for the money they spent on repairs. The local dealer agreed to pay these hefty sums before the case went to trial. "The cost-benefit analysis for Ford showed that the practice was too compelling to stop," said Krieg, who added that they're pursuing more class action lawsuits now than ever.

Sure, you can file your own claim against a manufacturer without the help of a lemon law lawyer. But what do you do when the manufacturer takes his sweet time fixing your vehicle? Perhaps at the time, you were just glad to have the problem addressed, yet now you find the slow process is starting to infringe on getting to work and carrying out your daily responsibilities. Sometimes you will even win a repurchase or replacement, but the manufacturer doesn't seem to be following through. According to the CA lemon law, the manufacturer must fix your vehicle or offer you a replacement "promptly." Legally, you can sue the manufacturer over such delays that cause aggravation for you. If you fear your manufacturer may be waffling, don't hesitate to contacts a lemon law lawyer.

Perhaps you feel hesitant to seek car lemon law legal advice because you don't really have the money for a lawyer's fees. After all, a great deal of money is being tossed around just trying to get your vehicle repaired! Like many Americans, you are struggling financially. This is all the more reason to seek out lemon law lawyers though! Most reputable law firms will not charge you an upfront fee to take on your case. Instead, they collect their payment once the case has been won and the settlement has been awarded. Usually, the settlements are for the maximum allowance by law, which could be up to the purchase price of the vehicle, minus the miles driven, plus the legal fees. In the end, it's as though you received free attorney advice and assistance.

Often, just speaking with a lemon law lawyer can help you formulate a case or decide to dismiss it. Legal advice will be based on local and federal laws, past cases, new laws and previous claims filed against the manufacturer. Even if you weren't 100% diligent about saving all your repair receipts, your lawyer can often look up your vehicle's history and help you bolster your defense. Remember, if you settle for less than what is owed to you or if you back down and give up, these unscrupulous manufacturers will only continue selling lemon products to other unsuspecting victims!

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