Lemon Laws or also known as the law obligating manufacturers or sellers to repair, replace or refund the price of motor vehicle that is proven to be defective. This actually established in 1978 as a way to give the consumer assurance to voice out their complaints regarding the car that is not repaired properly or if a vehicle they have purchased is consistently in need of repairs.

This law protects the rights of an individual to drive a car that is safe and in good working condition. Under the State Lemon Law in California, the lemon law is known as the California Civil Code Section 1793.22. In this section, it was cited as the Tanner Consumer Protection Act. Under this state law, if within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, or one or more of the following occurs, like the same nonconformity results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven two or more times by the manufacturers or its agents, and the buyer, at least one directly notified manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity. For more information about California Lemon Law, it can be accessed on http://www.seniormag.com/legal/lemonlaw/ca/index.htm. This law became effective on January 1, 2001. Amended September 26, 2000 under Bill Number: SB 1718, Chapter 679. Previously Amended September 21, 1999 under Bill Number: AB 1290 Chapter 448. Previously Amended July 12, 1999 under Bill Number: SB 996 Chapter 83. In the above given link, one can find other lemon laws in the states listed below.