California Lemon Law Guide
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is what makes lemon-law claims work in this state. These pages explain the specific statute mechanics — formulas, definitions, and consumer rights — without the legal jargon.
Estimate your buyback
Live calculatorPunch in your numbers. The calculator runs the §1793.2(d)(2)(C) formula and shows what the manufacturer should owe under Song-Beverly.
Enter a purchase price to see your estimate.
Estimate only. Your actual recovery depends on the specific facts of your case. The civil penalty requires a finding of willful violation under §1794(c) — see the civil penalty pillar for what triggers it. For a free, no-obligation review, contact Lion Lemon.
All Song-Beverly references
California Lemon Law 18-Month / 18,000-Mile Presumption: How Song-Beverly §1793.22 Works (2026)
California's Song-Beverly Act presumes a vehicle is a lemon when 4 repair attempts (or 2 for safety defects / 30+ days out of service) happen within 18 months or 18,000 miles — whichever first.
California Lemon Law Buyback Calculator: Song-Beverly Refund Formula (2026)
Calculate your California lemon law buyback under Song-Beverly. Interactive calculator + the full §1794(b) formula explained, with what manufacturers commonly miss in their offers.
California Lemon Law Civil Penalty: 2× Damages Under Song-Beverly §1794(c) (2026)
California's Song-Beverly Act lets you recover up to 2× your actual damages as a civil penalty when a manufacturer's violation is willful — on top of the buyback. Here's what triggers it.
California Lemon Law Mileage Offset: Formula & Buyback Calculator (2026)
Calculate your California lemon law buyback: see the Song-Beverly mileage offset formula, real examples with numbers, and how to estimate the reduction on your case.
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