The California Lemon Law does not require a consumer to go through arbitration before enforcing one’s rights in court.  Beware of auto manufacturer’s literature that indicates one must go to arbitration before pursuing California Lemon Law rights.  This information is wrong!

In most circumstances, the arbitration procedure is paid for by the manufacturer.  This is both good and bad.  It’s good because the consumer does not have to pay for the arbitration process.  It’s bad because the arbitration decision makers know who pays their bills – the manufacturers.  This built-in bias toward the manufacturers likely tilts decisions in favor of the auto makers.   However, it must be pointed out that some consumers do win when utilizing an arbitration procedure.

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