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If your car keeps failing in San Diego and the manufacturer can’t make it right, you may have a claim under California lemon law. We handle cases across the metro from La Jolla and downtown to North County and the South Bay.
California lemon law applies in San Diego the same way it applies anywhere in the state. If you bought or leased a car with a serious problem the manufacturer can’t fix after enough chances, you may be entitled to a full refund, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement.
The defect must be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and must substantially affect how you drive the car, what it’s worth, or whether it’s safe. More problems qualify than people realize. Recurring engine, transmission, electrical, brake, and warning light issues can all meet the threshold.
If your car has been back to a San Diego-area dealership for the same problem multiple times and it still isn’t fixed, that’s the strongest indicator you may have a case.
San Diego consumer cases are filed in the San Diego County Superior Court. Unlimited civil cases are typically heard at the Hall of Justice in downtown San Diego. The court also operates branch courthouses in Vista, El Cajon, and Chula Vista, though unlimited civil lemon law cases are typically centralized downtown. We file in the appropriate venue and handle the case from there.
We represent consumers throughout San Diego County, including downtown, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, North Park, Mission Valley, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, Poway, San Marcos, Chula Vista, and National City. San Diego is one of California’s most diverse vehicle markets, and we handle cases from $30,000 SUVs through six-figure luxury vehicles.
To get the most out of your first conversation, gather what you can. Don’t wait until you have everything — we’ll help you fill the gaps.
Every repair order. From every dealership visit. The single most important document.
Purchase or lease contract. The agreement you signed for the vehicle.
Vehicle registration. Current registration for the vehicle.
A valid driver’s license. For identity and standing.
Written communication. Any emails or letters with the manufacturer.
Diagnostic reports. If a shop gave you any.
Focused exclusively on automotive law. Lemon law, dealer fraud, and automotive class actions are all we do. Our focus is evident in our results.
20 years against manufacturers and dealers. They have strong legal teams, but we’ve been outmatching them for two decades, and they know it.
$400M+ recovered across 6,000+ cases. Manufacturers don’t pay fairly without a fight, and we know how to make them.
In-house inspection capability. The Margarian Garage lets us physically inspect and document your defect before we file, giving us evidence most firms simply don’t have.
Statewide California representation. We’re based in Glendale, but California lemon law cases are handled wherever the consumer is. San Diego consumers work with us regularly without ever needing to travel.
No. We offer phone consultations and review documents remotely. San Diego clients work with us regularly without traveling to our Glendale office.
San Diego lemon law cases are typically filed at the Hall of Justice in downtown San Diego, which handles unlimited civil matters for the San Diego Superior Court system.
Timelines vary based on the manufacturer, the defect, your repair history, and whether the case resolves through negotiation or goes to court. We’ll give you an honest assessment based on your case.
Specialized lemon law experience matters more than office location. We focus exclusively on automotive consumer law, and California lemon law applies statewide, as does our representation.
If your vehicle keeps failing and the manufacturer isn’t making it right, our attorneys are here to help. A free case review is easy, and it could change everything. Call (818) 553-1000.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual merits. Outcomes vary based on the manufacturer, defect, repair history, and case posture. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome under the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
