Experienced Auto Lemon Lawyers in San Fernando Valley
Passionate About Helping Consumers Throughout Southern California
When you buy or lease a car, you have every right to expect that it will work properly. When problems occur during the warranty period, you should not be stuck with a lemon. You have protections and remedies under state and federal law -- turn to an experienced attorney who is committed to getting you the justice you deserve.
At the Law Office of Robert L. Starr in Woodland Hills, we know the tricks that dealers and manufacturers use against consumers to avoid resolving your problem or to minimize the recovery that they owe. We are dedicated to helping you get a fair settlement. If a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, we are ready to go to bat for you at trial. If you have purchased or leased a lemon, contact us today for a free initial consultation.
We Have the Dedication and Know-How It Takes to Get Justice for You
Our firm is unique for it depth of knowledge about automobiles and access to diagnostic resources. Along with his staff, which includes a former mechanic and a dealership service advisor, Attorney Robert Starr frequently knows more about cars than the dealers selling them! With over 15 years of combined experience in consumer and lemon law, we are committed to finding successful outcomes for our clients.
At the Law Office of Robert L. Starr, we know the tricks that manufacturers and dealers use against consumers, and we will work hard to help you get the compensation, replacement or repair you deserve. If you go to the manufacturer directly with your problem, they will likely steer you toward arbitration, which could result in a lower recovery for you.
You will never pay us anything out of pocket. Any fees we get come out of your recovery from the manufacturer. We do not maximize statutory payment, so we leave more money to you. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your lemon law issue.
Common Lemon Vehicle Problems
Lemon cars involve both safety- and non-safety-related issues. Problems related to safety include issues with:
- Airbags
- Steering and alignment
- Transmission - sudden lack of acceleration, slipping, over-revving
- Stalling or shutting off
- Headlights
- Brakes
Other times, the problem is not related to safety, such as a transmission noises, grinding and clunking; electrical problems with the radio, locks, windows or air conditioning; or cosmetic issues, such as defects in car molding. Contact us if you have experienced any of these problems during the warranty period of your vehicle.
The Law Protects You From Lemons
California Lemon Law and federal consumer warranty law protect people who buy or lease an automobile and experience problems during the warranty period. These laws offer the following remedies:
- The manufacturer repurchases the car from you.
- The manufacturer replaces your car.
- You can receive a cash settlement, which may include repair supervised by the manufacturer's representative.
Dealers and manufacturers will try to give you the runaround. They may try to blame outside causes or ask your insurance to cover the issue so that they do not have to pay you back.
Get the Relief You Need, Now
The process is not as complicated as you might think. People sometimes put off getting the justice because they think it will be a hassle. At our firm, our job is to relieve your stress, not add to it. When you come to us, we will take the burden of your shoulders.
When you hire us, we will take immediate steps to inspect your vehicle, analyze service records and conduct extensive research to find out if there is a history of defects with the car you bought or leased.
We will send a demand letter to the manufacturer. We will arrange an inspection with the manufacturer if needed, and aggressively negotiate to get you a fair settlement. If they do not agree to repurchase or replace your car, or make a fair offer, we are more than ready to fight for your best interests in court.
Call 818-224-7691 or e-mail us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Our office in Woodland Hills is open 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, with other times available by appointment. We are conveniently located by the 101 Freeway, off the Woodlake Avenue exit (northbound 101) or the Valley Circle exit (southbound 101). Off-site appointments are also available.
Spanish language services available / Se habla Español
