free vibe-check on your case 🍋 Free case check
tell us what happened, and a real lemon-law attorney reads your repair history and tells you straight whether you’ve got something. no cost, no obligation. Describe what happened and a lemon law attorney will review your repair history and tell you whether you appear to have a claim. There is no cost and no obligation.
This form is not accepting submissions yet. We would rather tell you that than quietly lose your details. In the meantime, gather the documents listed below — that is the part that actually decides a lemon law claim — and use the checker to see where you stand against your state’s thresholds.
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what we’d ask you What the review asks for
get these 4 things together 🧾 Documents to gather
this is the actual work. cases are won on paperwork, not on how bad the car is. This is the substantive part. Lemon law claims are decided on documentation rather than on how serious the fault feels.
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every repair orderEvery repair order
all of them, every visit. they should show the date, your complaint in your words, and what they did. For every visit, showing the date, your description of the complaint, and the work performed. -
your purchase or lease contractPurchase or lease agreement
this is where the price, tax and fees come from — the numbers a buyback is built on. This establishes the price, tax and fees that a repurchase figure is calculated from. -
the odometer reading at your FIRST repair visitOdometer reading at the first repair visit
in California this single number sets the whole deduction. not today’s mileage — the first visit. In California this figure alone determines the statutory mileage offset. It is the reading at the first repair attempt, not the current mileage. -
anything you spent because of itOut-of-pocket costs
towing, rentals, rideshare, a hotel because you got stranded. keep receipts. Towing, rental cars, rideshare and similar costs caused by the defect. Keep receipts.
questions 🧠Frequently asked questions
is this actually free?Is the review really free?
the review costs you nothing. and in states like California the manufacturer pays the attorney’s fees if you win, which is why these cases get taken with nothing up front. always confirm fees before you sign anything. The review itself is free. In states such as California a losing manufacturer must pay the consumer’s reasonable attorney fees, which is why qualified cases are typically handled with no up-front cost. Confirm fee arrangements before signing anything.
are you a law firm?Are you a law firm?
no. we’re an independent information site. we explain the law and connect people with attorneys who actually practise it — we don’t give legal advice ourselves. No. Lemon Law Explained is an independent information website. We explain how these laws work and connect people with attorneys who practise in the area. We do not provide legal advice or legal services.
what happens to my info?What happens to my information?
right now, nothing — the form isn’t accepting submissions, so there’s nothing to send anywhere. when it’s switched on, what you enter goes to a participating attorney so they can look at your case, and that’s it. At present nothing, because the form is not accepting submissions. When it is switched on, the details you enter will be shared with a participating attorney for the sole purpose of assessing your case.
Advertising disclosure. Lemon Law Explained is an independent information website. We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal services. We may be compensated when you request a case review or are connected with a participating attorney; that compensation never affects what this site says about the law.
Requesting a review does not create an attorney–client relationship and is not a guarantee that you have a claim or that any particular outcome is available. Lemon law rules differ by state and change over time. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Last reviewed August 2026.