Smart Lemon Law Lawyer in California
Vehicles made by Smart Automobile, Co, often known as Smart Cars are known for their compact size, environmentally friendliness, and advanced technology. But what do you do when your so-called ‘smart’ car doesn’t turn out to be all that smart?
If your Smart vehicle is in the repair shop repeatedly for the same warrantied issue, you may have a lemon on your hands. However, you don’t have to be stuck with a lemon forever. If your Smart dealer sold you a lemon, you have the legal right to compensation.
Golden Lemon is here to get you the refund or replacement vehicle you’re entitled to for your lemon Smart Car.
Is Your Smart Car a Lemon?
A ‘lemon’ is a vehicle exhibiting significant defects or malfunctions that are beyond repair, even after several attempts to fix them. If you were promised a safe Smart Car straight off the lot but noticed performance or safety issues shortly after purchase, you possibly bought a lemon.
Purchasing a lemon isn’t just inconvenient, but it’s also extremely unsafe for you and everyone else on the road. Smart models that have qualified as lemons include:
- Smart Fortwo
- Smart Fortwo Cabrio
- Smart Fortwo Cabrio Electric Drive
- Smart Forfour
- Smart EQ Forfour
- Smart EQ Fortwo
- Smart EQ Fortwo Cabrio
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Common Lemon Law Defects in Smart Cars
Smart cars are known for being innovative and using the latest advanced technology—but that doesn’t mean things won’t go wrong on the assembly line. According to California’s Department of Consumer Affairs, the lemon law covers new and certified pre-owned vehicles that are still under the manufacturer’s warranty.
If your Smart car is exhibiting the following problems, you may have a right to a full refund or replacement.
Engine failure.
If your vehicle is consistently stalling, overheating, or experiencing electrical issues, your Smart vehicle’s engine could be failing. Other signs like grinding or screeching could indicate engine failure.
Faulty computer system.
Stalling and misfiring when idle is one of the earliest signs of a faulty computer system.
Oils or other fluids leaking.
Red, green, or brown fluid leaking from your Smart car isn’t normal. These leaks may be coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, or power steering fluid.
Clutch issues or transmission jerking.
A clutch that slips or a transmission that jerks between gear shifts could mean your car is a lemon.
Malfunctioning brake components.
Brakes that feel stiff or spongy can lead to detrimental accidents on the road.
Locking steering wheel.
A steering wheel that locks up will typically feel stiff. Your vehicle won’t be able to move from left to right and your keys may not even turn the ignition.
Rattling suspension.
Poor suspension can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Signs include noises like rattles, squeaks, and knocks.
Rattling suspension.
Poor suspension can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Signs include noises like rattles, squeaks, and knocks.
Defective Seat Belts
Your vehicle’s seat belts fail to function properly
Smart Recalls
2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Recall
Smart unfortunately hasn’t been able to outwit recalls. Beginning in May 2020, the 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive was subject to widespread recalls over potential issues with the vehicle’s high-voltage battery. This dangerous issue caused the welded joint in the vehicle battery’s main cell conductors to detach, interrupting electrical contact and causing the battery to fail suddenly. The detached weld could also cause an electrical arc that could ignite the battery cells.
If your Smart Fortwo is experiencing similar issues, contact a lemon lawyer immediately. We are available to give legal advice at all hours of the day, so don’t hesitate to contact one of the expert attorneys at Golden Lemon.
Smart Lemon Law Buyback
Once it’s been determined that your vehicle is a lemon, and it is still under warranty, Smart is required by law to buy it back, replace the vehicle with a functional new one, or provide a full cash refund. When Acura buys your car back, they are essentially buying everything back—including sales tax, license and registration fees, and even your lawyer’s fees. The attorneys at Golden Lemon will secure the best compensation possible for your lemon Smart car. Not sure where to start? Fill out the form below for a free case evaluation with an experienced lemon law attorney in California.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Claim Against Smart?
In California, you have four years to file a lemon law claim. This doesn’t mean you should wait the full four years to file; the sooner, the better chance you have at securing maximum compensation. The statute of limitations typically starts at the end of the car’s written warranty—so don’t wait. Call Golden Lemon as soon as you can. If you wait too long to file, you could miss your opportunity to secure a cash settlement from Smart.
Do California Lemon Laws Apply to Used and Leased Cars?
Yes, to an extent. Lemon laws apply to both used and leased vehicles, but compensation will be different. Unlike owners who purchased their vehicles, those who leased can expect compensation for the amount they already paid and a buy-out of the remainder of the lease agreement.
Drivers who purchased a used Acura can still qualify for compensation only if:
– The Smart vehicle is still covered by its original warranty.
– The Smart vehicle was sold with a written factory warranty.
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- A team of expert lemon law attorneys
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