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What is the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act?
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The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is California’s primary Lemon Law statute (California Civil Code sections 1790 et seq.). It requires manufacturers to honor express and implied warranties on consumer goods, including motor vehicles sold or leased in California. When a warranted defect cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must offer a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement. Manufacturers always pay our attorney fees, or the representation is free - you never pay our fees.
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