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Originally Posted by THK
That is incorrect. Most lemon laws state that 1) 3 times for the same repair. 2) Vehicle is down for repairs for 20-30 business days. 3)Problem affects safety, use of operation, or value.
I know the states of Florida and Washington would have a field day for a CEL continuously coming on (would not have to be the same problem). I know, had to defend the auto manufacture I worked for. Some states are pro consumer, big time.
I would recommend you contact the appropriate governing body for lemon law procedures in your state. Information would include what qualifies for lemon law.
Hope BMW resolves your concern.
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Great, a lawyer. In your professional opinion then, if the CEL comes on three times- NO MATTER WHAT THE
REPAIR OR ACTION TAKEN- this is a lemon law qualifying situation?
Because that is what you imply.
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Originally Posted by deutsch100
I agree with THK. California is pretty pro-consumer. It does NOT have to be the same problem, 3 times, to be the only grounds for a lemon buy back. It can be how many days the car has been in the service dept, and you not being able to use the car.
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You actually don't know what you are agreeing to.... Surely there are other grounds for lemon buybacks, but in terms of the "three times" qualification are you saying (like THK said) that any fault that sets a CEL no matter what the repair will get you a buyback?
Nevermind that CA has different numbers of repair attempts depening on the issue...
You DO understand that "California" doesn't actually get involved in this process? There are state laws and regs that define this, but it is up to BMW to interpret and for the consumer to press their issue. You don't call an office and the person in charge says "BMW, pay this" or "BMW buy this back"...
(THK...the 'appropriate
governing body'?!?!? That would be the California Legislature. Do you have their number? Seriously, here are the regs:
Consumers - Motor Vehicle Warranty and Lemon Law - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General )
(edit: penguin already posted this- first hit from a google of 'california lemon laws'...legal geniuses both he and I)
But hey, if you guys are both saying "don't worry about what sets the CEL, three times and BMW automatically buys the car back" then the OP is all set.
