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07/29/2010:	CA Lemon Law: Ford Trucks with Diesel Engines
	It's a love-hate relationship, but don't despair, the California Lemon Law is well suited to help you deal with defective vehicles.
07/19/2010:	More Regulation, Less, or Proper Enforcement
	Auto dealers avoid more U.S. oversight
06/23/2010:	California Lemon Law: Another Big GM Recall
	General Motors recalls 1.5 million vehicles worldwide for defects that could lead to a fire.
06/08/2010:	Understanding the California Lemon Law
	Every state in the US has consumer protection laws. The Lemon Law, often thought to be only for vehicles, applies to any personal goods. California has one of the best
05/20/2010:	Vehicle Scams, Fraud and Lemon Law Issues
	The auto industry and their dealers are rife with scams and fraud and the potential buyer needs to be armed with the knowledge of how these scams work and how to avoid them. California has two laws that cover the majority of cases involving the lemon law and fraud.
05/18/2010:	Luxury Cars Can Be Lemons Too
	Lemon law applies to defects in luxury vehicles
05/14/2010:	California Lemon Law: Buying a Car Out of State – Beware of Lemons
	Your new car may not be covered by your state’s lemon law
04/30/2010:	GM Sued Under Lemon Law
	Kanawha County man sues over a new 2009 Chevrolet he claims was defective
04/26/2010:	Recalls of Defective Vehicles Underscores Lemon Law Value
	Toyota has added two new models to the list: the Lexus GX 460 and the Land Cruiser Prado
04/20/2010:	The Lemon Law: Secret Warranties on Car Defects
	When dealers know about a defect the secret warranty can come into play
04/08/2010:	Lemon Recalls Make Car Buying a Risky Business
	Analysts say it is more difficult for prospective car buyers to avoid defective vehicles
03/31/2010:	California Lemon Law Covers All Consumer Products Under Warranty
	The lemon law also protects consumer products purchased for personal use.
03/26/2010:	Lemon Law on Michigan Attorney General's List of 2009 Consumer Complaints
	Along with predatory lending and financial scams, lemon law violations were in the top 10 last year
03/22/2010:	Lemon Law Judgment against Mercedes-Benz
	Even major vehicle manufacturers have to abide by the lemon law
03/15/2010:	Despite Publicity, California Lemon Law Still Needed for Toyota Owners
	At least one consumer couldn't get a Toyota dealer to address unexpected acceleration issue
02/26/2010:	California Lemon Law: Should It Apply to Toyota?
	Should Toyota consumers with cars affected under recall be entitled to a lemon law buyback?
02/18/2010:	California Lemon Law: Spotting a Lemon Just Got Easier
	A new service now makes it easier than ever for used-car buyers to spot a lemon
02/11/2010:	California Lemon Law: Never Give Up
	You can be run in circles by a dealer or manufacturer over a lemon. Don't give up, get a qualified California lemon law attorney.
02/04/2010:	Driving a Lemon? Get California Lemon Law Help Immediately
	If you think you have a lemon, the time to act is now
01/29/2010:	The 'Wall of Problems' in Pursuing a California Lemon Law Case
	Customers who bought "lemons" can face unbelievable tactics from dealers and manufacturers in trying to get vehicle replacement or compensation
01/25/2010:	The Crucial Need for California Lemon Law Enforcement
	Recent cases show California lemon law is still vitally important
01/20/2010:	California Lemon Law: Actually Fixing the Problem
	Recent news from Toyota shows the need for the actual defect in a vehicle to be found and repaired
01/12/2010:	California Lemon Law: Know Your Emissions Warranties
	With changes in emission standards, it's good to know your coverage
12/29/2009:	California Lemon Law: Don’t Wait for the Recall
	It can sometimes take years for a vehicle recall to occur—and often they don’t occur at all. Don’t wait.
12/22/2009:	California Lemon Law: Don't Back Off if You're Driving a Lemon
	Recent Toyota actions show that manufacturers still up to same old tricks when it comes to defective vehicles
12/17/2009:	California Lemon Law: Used Car Requirements
	Consumers should always be very clear on what they are buying in a used car
12/10/2009:	California Lemon Law: Beware Transmission Problems
	You should utilize your rights under California Lemon Law if a transmission problem arises, no matter what the dealer tells you.
11/25/2009:	California Lemon Law Highlighted by Toyota Tundra Issue
	Toyota issue with rusting frames highlights California lemon law points consumers should know about.
11/19/2009:	California Lemon Law and the Recall
	A recall is a heavy problem to a manufacturer and they will do all they can to avoid it
11/13/2009:	California Lemon Law: Beware the Laundered Lemon
	Consumers need to beware of unwittingly buying a recycled lemon
11/06/2009:	California Lemon Law: You Have a Choice of Refund or Replacement
	A number of states, including California, offer either refund or replacement as a lemon law remedy
10/29/2009:	California Lemon Law: Beware of Ford Rental Car Agreement
	Ford is currently having people sign an "agreement" for a free rental car that releases them from lemon law liability
10/22/2009:	Lemon Law and the GM Guarantee
	General Motors is offering a fabulous guarantee - make sure to look at the fine print and its impact on any lemon law claims
10/14/2009:	Lemon Law and the Recall
	A recall lets consumers know about a vehicle defect. But the lemon law is there to protect you when it's not so obvious.
10/08/2009:	Lemon Law: Inaccurate Repair Orders - How Consumers May be Affected
	A lemon law case is based on paper trail; make sure yours is accurate to begin with
09/24/2009:	Lemon Law and Used Cars
	A buyer should be aware of lemon law protection - before buying a used car
09/21/2009:	Lemon Law and Maintenance Responsibility
	Don't give away your lemon law rights - the responsibility for maintenance is yours
09/11/2009:	Lemon Law and Longevity of Ownership
	The longer you own your vehicle, the more you should know about the lemon laws
09/04/2009:	Lemon Law: Beware the "Diagnostics"
	Pay close attention when a dealer says they are running diagnostics to locate a problem
08/31/2009:	Lemon Law and the Differing Warranties
	Different parts of your vehicle might have differing warranty periods. When in doubt, you should check your warranty manual.
08/21/2009:	Protect Your Lemon Law
	Although the lemon law exists to protect consumers, lemon laws themselves need constant protection
08/13/2009:	Lemon Law and Manufacturer Defenses
	Manufacturers have plentiful defenses when it comes to lemon law claims—but most are just diversionary tactics
08/12/2009:	Lemon Law and the Vehicle Business
	It's the business nature of dealers and manufacturers that make lemon laws necessary
07/31/2009:	Lemon Law: It Helps to Know the Law
	There are numerous relevant acts that are squarely behind you in fighting a lemon law case
07/28/2009:	Lemon Law and "Reasonable Opportunity to Repair"
	Learn about the lemon law “presumption” that is in your favor.
07/17/2009:	Lemon Law: Check Your Buyer's Guide
	Before leaving the dealer's lot, make sure your vehicle is fully warranteed
07/10/2009:	Lemon Law: Trade In Instead of a Buy Back?
	If you're trying to get a dealer to buy back a lemon, don't settle for a trade in
06/25/2009:	California Lemon Law Rights and Recalls Defective Nissan Murano Recalled
	How the California Lemon Law is affected by Recalls. Nissan recalls 362,891 defective Murano's.
06/18/2009:	Lemon Law: Dealers 'Slicing and Dicing' a Defect
	In an effort to avoid the actual address of a vehicle defect, dealers attempt to call it by many different names.
06/12/2009:	Lemon Law: Beware of 'Lemon Laundering'
	Ensure that your new vehicle purchase is not a recycled lemon
06/09/2009:	Chrysler Agrees to Honor Lemon Law
	As part of new merger, Chrysler will honor lemon law commitments
05/29/2009:	Lemon Law: How and When to File a Claim
	When should you file a lemon law claim? How do you do it?
05/25/2009:	Lemon Law: Which is Best, Refund or Replacement?
	When a manufacturer insists on a particular remedy for a defective vehicle, you don't necessarily have to accept their offer.
05/21/2009:	Lemon Law and 'Reasonable Opportunity to Repair'
	The law allows a manufacturer to a 'reasonable opportunity to repair' a defective vehicle before a lawsuit is filed. But what does that mean?
05/14/2009:	California Lemon Law: Mercedes Benz Recalls 16,184 Defective Vehicles
	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues recalls for the Mercedes M-Class and S-Class for dangerous defects that compromise consumer vehicle safety, which requires a good understanding of the lemon law
05/08/2009:	Why the Lemon Laws Exist - For You
	In a perfect world, perhaps we wouldn't need lemon laws-but today we can't live without them.
04/30/2009:	Lemon Law: Beware the Secret Warranty
	Vehicle manufacturers have ways of avoiding a recall-and giving consumers their due under the lemon law.
04/24/2009:	Lemon Law: When Repeated Repairs Don't Work
	When repeated trips to the dealership don't fix a defect, it's time to find a lemon law attorney.
04/21/2009:	Lemon Law: Is Arbitration Just Another Stall?
	The informal resolution dispute process rarely provides real help to the consumer under the lemon law.
04/15/2009:	Lemon Law: Don't Be Thrown by Vehicle Complexity
	With today's complex vehicles, there is more to go wrong and more ways to misdirect you away from a problem.
03/27/2009:	Lemon Law: No, A Lemon Isn't Your Fault
	What to do when dealers try and blame you for the condition of your defective vehicle.
03/20/2009:	Why Dealers Brush Off Defective Vehicles: Why Lemon Law is Needed
	Why consumers have such trouble with dealers in taking care of defective vehicles.
03/16/2009:	Until Auto Makers are Honest, Lemon Law will be Crucial
	The vital need for lemon laws is spurred on by faulty auto manufacturing practices.
03/10/2009:	Lemon Law: For Used Cars, Too?
	There are many instances in which the lemon law applies to used cars.
02/27/2009:	If You're Driving a Lemon, Get Your Own
	A qualified lemon law attorney office, like a pit crew for a race car, will get you back on the road and trouble-free.
02/25/2009:	Lemon Law: Knowing When to Litigate
	If you're driving a lemon, the time to pursue litigation is sooner rather than later.
02/17/2009:	Your Lemon Law Rights, Warranty or No Warranty
	Despite limitations imposed by a warranty, you still have solid rights under the lemon law.
02/06/2009:	Lemon Law: Don't Give Up, Get an Attorney
	A dealer or manufacturer can run you in circles over a lemon. Don't take it get a qualified lemon law attorney.
01/30/2009:	Are You Driving a Lemon? Get Lemon Law Help Immediately
	If you think you have a lemon, the time to act is now.
01/26/2009:	Overcoming Dealer 'Wall of Problems' in Pursuing a Lemon Law Case
	Customers who bought "lemons" should retain an attorney to combat the unbelievable tactics from dealers and manufacturers when trying to get vehicle replacement or compensation.
01/21/2009:	Is it Lemon Law or is it Fraud?
	If you are a car buyer or owner, be alert that the majority of all auto fraud occurs at the dealership. The following is just a partial list of dirty tricks used by dealerships to separate you from your hard-earned money. Your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle was in an accident and you weren't told. You discover that your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle was a rental or fleet vehicle. You find out the chassis of your motor home was built in 2001 and the coach was sold as new in 2007. [This is also called Re-Badging]
01/15/2009:	The Crucial Need for Lemon Law Enforcement
	Recent cases show lemon law is still vitally important.
01/06/2009:	GM Bailout: Look at Lemon Law Cases
	Lemon law cases show GM bailout to be huge waste of taxpayer money.
12/22/2008:	6-Sigma and Lemon Law Cases
	As a buzzword, six-sigma is a method of improving quality in production and in other processes.
12/17/2008:	Intellectual Capital and the Lemon Law
	Defining intellectual property.
12/11/2008:	Lemon Law: Are You in the Market for a Certified Car?
	Whether they say it is certified or not, take the car you're planning to buy somewhere and have it checked because you never know what you are getting.
12/01/2008:	Lemon Law Attorneys Should Do What's Best for the Client, Not What's Easiest
	The goal of a lemon law attorney should be to resolve its client's lemon law cases with the best possible outcome.
11/29/2008:	The Lemon Law and Presumption
	To presume is to make an assumption that something will be found true when further examined. It is what one supposes to be true based on the evidence available. With regard to presumption[*] in legal matters, if the bird looks, walks and quacks like a duck, legally the court says it meets the presumption that it is indeed a duck.
11/24/2008:	Lemon Law: Transmission-Top 10 Defects
	This is an extension on a recent article written and published by Norman Taylor about survey data we extracted from our lemon law case files.
11/20/2008:	Lemon Law & Manufacturing Statistics: Where Quality and Litigation Converge
	To really get into the connections between the number of Lemon Law cases and the number of vehicles sold by each manufacturer in a given year might make an interesting book.
11/12/2008:	Stop Putting Out Fires (Shoot the Idiots Who Start Them)
	All right, all right! This is a little harsh, I know. We don't get to shoot the idiots. We are civilized. No, this isn't a diatribe against arsonists, although anyone who's seen a lovely stand of trees burned where one of those criminal types has been at work might agree with the solution.
11/03/2008:	A Lemon Law Case is Dependant on the Existence of Repair Orders
	The unhappy purchaser must have proof of a repair order to justify a lemon law case.
10/31/2008:	Norman Taylor & The Lemon Law vs. Goliath(s)
	For 22 years, Norman Taylor has fought over 6,000 lemon law battles.
10/29/2008:	Lemon Law Cases: What Happened to Mercedes?
	Norman Taylor & Associates have taken many Lemon Law cases on behalf of clients with Mercedes vehicles.
10/28/2008:	Lemon Law News: The Untrained Mechanic
	We have no way of knowing that the technician working on our car was never trained on the vehicle's electronic system. The flat-rate mechanics pay system encourages the technician to work as fast as possible, not as well as possible.
10/25/2008:	Secret Warranties and The Lemon Law
	As a car owner, be very alert when someone at the dealership starts telling you it's your fault. Don't go into apathy and give in. Fight it. Do research. Find out if a Secret Warranty exists and make them use it.
10/22/2008:	Lemon Law Firm Wins Legal Dispute Against Korean Car Maker
	This was one of those Lemon Law cases where you wonder why the defendant let this case go to trial in the first place.
10/20/2008:	The Lemon Law Rights and Duties
	Who has what rights and what duties in Lemon Law matters?

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