Kia Lemon Law Lawyer

When your Kia leaves you stranded because of an unfixable defect, when you feel unconfmrotable driving your vehicle due to a defect, you’re not getting what you signed up for when you bought the car. If you think your Kia is a lemon, you have options.

The Kia lemon law attorneys at Neale & Fhima are familiar with these kinds of cases, and we know just what to do. Our firm has a 99% record of success in California lemon law cases. We know that you were excited when you first purchased your Kia Sedona, Sportage, Stinger, Telluride, Optima, K5, or Rio, and you had visions of using your Kia daily, commuting to and from the office, taking the kids to extracurriculars, or heading to the coast for a beach day. Buying a defective vehicle is a disappointment and a headache.

However, we can help. California has one of the most consumer-friendly lemon laws in the nation. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, you are legally entitled to a refund if you purchase a defective Kia vehicle, or the vehicle can be replaced at the Hyundai Motor Group’s expense. However, you must prove that it’s a lemon according to legal guidelines, and that’s where a skilled California lemon law lawyer can help. If it turns out that you do have a Kia lemon, you can either:

• Have Hyundai Motor Group repurchase or replace your vehicle.
• OR Negotiate a cash settlement with Hyundai Motor Group.

Is Your Kia a Lemon?

A “lemon” is a car, truck, utility vehicle, SUV, motorcycle, or RV. The chassis, chassis cab, and drivetrain of a motor home may also fall under the scope of California’s lemon law.

Before being eligible to file a claim, you need to have made a “reasonable number of attempts” to address your vehicle’s mechanical or electrical issues. While the law is somewhat vague about how many trips to the mechanic constitute this “reasonable number,” three to four will generally suffice. If the problem is one that creates the risk of serious injury or death on the road, the required number of repair attempts generally drops to two. At lease some of these repair attempts must take place while your Kia is still covered by warranty if your lemon law claim is to be successful.

The lemon law in California states that your Kia must have “nonconformities,” defined as any defect or malfunction covered by the manufacturer’s original warranty. The nonconformities must significantly impair the safety, use, or value of the vehicle.

Common defects that affect safety include:

• Engine issues.
• Steering issues.
• Poor acceleration.
• Braking problems.
• Dysfunctional battery.
• Non-functioning door locks.
• Transmission issues.
• Electrical malfunction.
• Radio and navigation malfunction.

How Does Kia Lemon Law Buyback Work?

Once you notice your Kia isn’t performing as it should, you need to bring it back to the manufacturer so the company’s mechanic can attempt to repair it. Do this as soon as possible

Once a reasonable number of repair attempts have taken place, we can file a lemon law claim on your behalf. Auto manufacturers often do what they can to resist lemon law claims, as successful lawsuits cost the company money and damage its reputation. So, we’re always prepared for a legal battle when we enter these disputes.

To prevail in a Kia lemon law case, you will have to:

• Show that the defect compromises the use, value, or safety of your vehicle.
• Make “reasonable attempts” to have a dealership or mechanic repair the defect.

That’s why it’s important that you have proof that you attempted to have the vehicle fixed — keep all receipts, work orders, and used parts from each one of your repair appointments.

Why Should I Choose Neale & Fhima?

We know there are many lemon law lawyers in California to choose from, but we believe Neale & Fhima is among the best firms in the state. We have a winning track record, and our attorneys are among the best and the brightest. The team at Neale & Fhima is committed to each client’s case, and we give you our full attention.

Here are a few of the reasons you should choose us:

• Our experience: Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience representing clients throughout California.
• Our winning record: Neale & Fhima enjoys a 99% success rate in California lemon law cases. We think this says a lot about the skill of our attorneys. While we cannot guarantee the outcome of any particular case, you can take comfort in knowing that our lemon law lawyers will handle your claim with the same professionalism that has allowed us to be so effective in these cases in the past.
• Our approach to client relationships: High-volume law firms tend to think of clients as nothing more than case files to be passed around the office. Neale & Fhima is different. We enjoy getting to know our clients. This helps us to craft settlement agreements that meet their individual needs.
• Our knowledge of the law: Our attorneys understand the quirks of California’s lemon law statute, as well as the many court opinions interpreting it. We put this knowledge to work for you.
• Free Consultations. We will always discuss your situation with you in a free initial consultation before you make any decisions about a claim.

Call Neale & Fhima Today

If you are having difficulty with repairs at the dealership, contact our nearest office for a consultation. We have locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dana Point, and San Diego. Or you can call 949-661-1007 to speak with us from anywhere in the state. Either way, the consultation is free. We look forward to serving you.

Attorney Aaron Fhima

Attorney Aaron Fhima is a trial attorney who has secured numerous settlements and verdicts against large corporations and some of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. Representing consumers and injury victims throughout the state of California, Aaron’s practice areas include personal injury, and lemon law litigation. Aaron has a long record of success taking on large defense firms; and he doesn’t hesitate to take cases to trial when necessary to enforce his clients’ rights.