When a manufacturer can't fix the same warranty-covered problem after a reasonable number of attempts, Song-Beverly may entitle you to a buyback or replacement.
Practice Area
California Lemon Law
You paid for a car that works. Instead you have a repair log, a loaner, and a service writer who keeps telling you they can't reproduce the issue. Khatchatrian Law Group, APC handles California Lemon Law against the manufacturers, pursuing the buyback, replacement, or compensation you were entitled to several visits ago.
Overview.
The manufacturer has a legal department. You shouldn't have to fight them with your phone in a service drive. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the 'Lemon Law', exists precisely for this gap: when a covered defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation, and the manufacturer pays our fees when you prevail. For nearly two decades, the firm has handled these matters end to end: collecting the repair orders, sending the demand, and litigating when the manufacturer refuses to comply.
Practice Scope
Common Matters We Handle
Four matter types the firm handles regularly within this practice area. Click any matter to expand for detail.
Powertrain and electrical defects are among the most common qualifying issues: recurring shudders, stalls, no-starts, or warning lights that keep coming back after service.
A vehicle held by the dealer for an extended cumulative period for warranty repairs can independently qualify under California's Lemon Law.
When the manufacturer or its consumer relations team denies a legitimate buyback, the dispute is exactly what Song-Beverly was written to resolve.
Our Approach
Five ways we move your matter forward.
Evaluate
Evaluate whether your vehicle qualifies under Song-Beverly
Gather
Gather repair orders, service records, and warranty documentation
Send
Send a demand to the manufacturer for buyback or replacement
Negotiate
Negotiate the value of the buyback including mileage offset
Litigate
Litigate when the manufacturer refuses to comply with the statute
Our Legal Process
Your Journey Toward a Legal Solution
Five steps, one disciplined process.
The firm follows a disciplined process to move every California Lemon Law matter forward, from intake through resolution.
Every Step
- Senior attorney attention at every stage
- Honest, plain-language status updates
- Direct communication throughout
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, a vehicle qualifies if the manufacturer has been unable to repair the same warranty-covered defect after a reasonable number of attempts, or if the vehicle has been out of service for an extended period for warranty repairs. The analysis is fact-specific. Call us.
Under California's Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer pays your attorney's fees and costs when you prevail. That means you generally do not pay our firm out-of-pocket for Lemon Law representation.
Yes. Lemon Law can apply to new vehicles, certified pre-owned vehicles, and leased vehicles, provided the defect is covered by an active manufacturer's warranty. We'll review your specific situation.
Get a clear read on where you stand.
The first call is free and is with an attorney, not an intake desk. You'll know within the conversation whether the firm is the right fit for your situation, with no obligation either way.