Can a Used Electric Vehicle Qualify Under California Lemon Law?
Buying a used electric vehicle can be an affordable way to switch to electric driving without paying the price of a brand-new EV. However, a used EV can also come with battery problems, charging failures, software errors, and other defects that may be expensive or difficult to repair. When the same problem keeps returning, many […]
Phantom Braking, Sensors, and ADAS Failures: Can They Make a Car a Lemon?
Advanced driver assistance systems are now common in modern vehicles. Features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, and collision warnings are designed to improve safety. However, when these systems malfunction repeatedly, they can become frustrating and, in some situations, dangerous. One of the most talked-about issues is phantom […]
Do Software Updates Count as Repair Attempts in a Lemon Law Claim?
Yes, software updates may count as repair attempts in a lemon law claim when they are used to fix a defect covered by the vehicle warranty. This can include dealer-installed updates, over-the-air patches, module resets, system recalibrations, and other software-based fixes. What matters most is whether the update was meant to repair a problem that […]
What California’s New Lemon Law Procedures Mean for Drivers in 2026
California lemon law remains an important protection for people dealing with defective cars and EVs. What has changed is the procedure around some claims. If your vehicle keeps returning to the dealer for the same problem, it helps to understand how written notice, repair history, and manufacturer response timelines may affect your next steps. Recent […]
California EV Lemon Law: Battery, Charging, and Software Defects
Electric vehicles offer impressive technology, lower fuel costs, and a different kind of driving experience. But when an EV develops repeated battery problems, charging failures, or software glitches, ownership can quickly turn frustrating. If your electric vehicle keeps going back to the dealership for the same issue and the problem still is not fixed, you […]