Lotus Elise Sport 240 Lemon Law

Yes. The Elise Sport 240 is covered under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act when purchased or leased new in California. If a substantial warranty defect persists after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement.

Cosmetic defects can qualify under Song-Beverly if they substantially impair the value of the vehicle. A yellowed rear window on a new sports car diminishes its value and may support a lemon law claim, especially if the dealer cannot remedy the issue.

California has a four-year statute of limitations for Song-Beverly claims from the date you discovered the defect. However, it is best to act while the vehicle is still under the original manufacturer warranty to maximize the strength of your claim.

Yes. You may continue driving your vehicle during the lemon law process. Keep in mind that additional miles will increase the mileage offset deducted from your refund. Document any new instances of the defect that occur during this time.