Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

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Lemon car, illegal tow, or dealer fraud? California has some of the strongest auto consumer protection laws in the nation. Use our calculators and generators to fight back.

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Auto Damage Calculators

Calculate what you're owed under California auto consumer laws

Illegal Towing Recovery Calculator

Calculate penalties for illegal tows under CVC 22658 + Civil Code 3068.1

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Fees Refund $0
Statutory Penalty (2x-4x) $0
Lost Wages/Expenses $0
Small Claims Max $12,500

Auto Repair Overcharge Calculator

Calculate recovery for BAR violations under B&P Code 9884

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Overcharge Amount $0
CLRA Penalty (if applicable) $0
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Lemon Law Buyback Calculator

Calculate your Song-Beverly buyback amount minus mileage offset
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Diminished Value Calculator

Calculate loss in vehicle value after an accident
Quick Reference

California Auto Consumer Laws

Key statutes and penalties for common auto disputes

Issue Law Penalty/Recovery Time Limit
Lemon Law - New Civ. Code 1793.2 (Song-Beverly) Full refund + 2x civil penalty 4 years / 18 months from delivery
Lemon Law - Used Civ. Code 1795.5 Repair/replace + actual damages 4 years
Illegal Towing CVC 22658 + Civ. Code 3068 4x towing fees + $1,000 + costs 4 years
Dealer Fraud Civ. Code 1750 (CLRA) + B&P 17200 Rescission + 3x actual damages 3-4 years
Odometer Fraud 49 USC 32710 + Civ. Code 3343 3x damages or $10,000 minimum 4 years
Repair Overcharge B&P Code 9884 Refund of overcharge + BAR action 4 years

Auto Claims Demand Letter Generator

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Lemon Law Claims
Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protection
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California Lemon Law Demand
Comprehensive demand for vehicle buyback or replacement under the Song-Beverly Act. Covers new and certified pre-owned vehicles.
Civ. Code 1793.2
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New Car Lemon Law
For new vehicles with recurring defects. 4+ repair attempts or 30+ days in shop triggers buyback rights.
Civ. Code 1793.22
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Used Car Lemon Law
Coverage for used vehicles sold with dealer warranties. Implied warranty of merchantability protections.
Civ. Code 1795.5
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Lemon Law Buyback Calculator
Calculate your buyback amount including purchase price, taxes, fees, minus mileage offset.
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Illegal Towing
Fight predatory tow companies
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Illegal Tow Demand Letter
Demand return of fees for illegal tows. Covers signage violations, no authorization, excessive fees, and more.
CVC 22658 + Civ. Code 3068
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Impound Fee Dispute
Challenge excessive storage fees and improper impound procedures. Know the maximum daily rates.
CVC 22850.5
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Respond to Tow Company
Template for responding to tow company defenses. Counter their arguments with California law.
Response Template
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Dealer Fraud
Deceptive sales practices and misrepresentation
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Dealer Fraud Demand
For misrepresentation, hidden damage, undisclosed accidents, or false advertising. Seek rescission and treble damages.
Civ. Code 1750 (CLRA)
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Auto Dealer Fraud
Comprehensive dealer fraud demand covering bait-and-switch, yo-yo financing, and contract manipulation.
B&P Code 17200
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Odometer Fraud
Demand for odometer rollback or tampering. Federal law provides 3x damages or $10,000 minimum.
49 USC 32710
Title Washing Fraud
Sold a salvage or flood vehicle without disclosure? Demand rescission and damages.
Civ. Code 1793.23
Bait & Switch
Advertised price different from final contract? Classic CLRA violation with treble damages.
Civ. Code 1770(a)(9)
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Diminished Value
Loss in vehicle value after an accident
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Diminished Value Demand
Demand compensation for loss in vehicle value after accident repairs. Even perfect repairs leave a "stigma."
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Diminished Value Calculator
Calculate inherent diminished value using the 17c formula and market comparisons.
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Total Loss Disputes
Challenge lowball total loss valuations. Get fair market value for your totaled vehicle.
CCR 2695.8
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Repair Issues
BAR violations and warranty disputes
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Repair Overcharge Demand
Charged more than the estimate without authorization? Demand a refund of the overcharge.
B&P Code 9884.9
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Repair Negligence
Shop damaged your car or performed shoddy work? Demand proper repair or compensation.
Negligence + BAR
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Repair Fraud
Charged for work not performed or unnecessary repairs? This is fraud under California law.
B&P Code 9884
Warranty Denial
Manufacturer or dealer refusing to honor warranty? Song-Beverly protects your warranty rights.
Civ. Code 1793.2(d)
Service Contract Disputes
Extended warranty company denying coverage? Fight back with demand letters citing contract terms.
Ins. Code 12800
Wrongful Repossession
Car repossessed without proper notice or in violation of law? Significant damages available.
Com. Code 9609

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