Eligibility: 4 times subject to repair or 30 calendar days out of service (can be non-consecutive) within shorter of 18 months or 18,000 miles, or reasonable number of attempts during entire express warranty period.

Resolution Attempt: Direct written notice to manufacturer + delivery of car to repair facility for repair attempt within 30 days.

UPDATE: As of 1/1/01, only 2 times subject to repair allowed for safety defects likely to cause death or serious bodily injury. Coverage also expanded to include small businesses registering up to 5 vehicles, weighing up to 10,000 pounds each.

Under California Lemon Law, if you took your New or Used Car, Truck, Van, RV, Motorcycle or Boat in for repair during the manufacturer's warranty period and you gave the dealer a reasonable number of attempts to repair the vehicle and it continues to malfunction, you may be entitled to your money back or to a new replacement vehicle. Under California Lemon Law, it does not matter if you purchased or leased the vehicle. You may even qualify under California Lemon Law if the vehicle was purchased or leased primarily for business use. The California Lemon Law also applies to a used vehicle if it was sold with a warranty (including a portion of the original manufacturer's unexpired warranty). What constitutes a reasonable number of attempts under California Lemon Law depends on the circumstances of each case. For example, a safety related problem may require only two attempts to be considered "reasonable" under California Lemon Law, whereas other types of problems may require more attempts. The problem must be one which substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety.