If your vehicle or other consumer good fails to meet the manufacturer’s warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts, then it is a “lemon” and you are entitled to a refund or a replacement vehicle or other consumer good. If your vehicle is not determined to be a lemon, you may be entitled to receive cash compensation under the lemon laws for the diminished value of your vehicle or other consumer good.

In California, the lemon laws apply to new or used, purchased or leased vehicles that are sold with a written warranty.