Bought a Lemon or Misled by a Dealer? We Hold Them Accountable.
If your vehicle keeps going back to the shop for the same defect, or a dealership misrepresented what you were buying, California and Arizona law may entitle you to a buyback, a replacement, or compensation. Tell us what happened and we’ll review your case.
Two Practice Areas. One Focus: Drivers in California & Arizona.
We concentrate our practice on the two problems that cost car buyers the most: defective vehicles and dishonest dealerships.
Lemon Law
Your car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle has a warranty defect the manufacturer can’t fix after a reasonable number of attempts.
- Repeated repairs for the same problem
- Safety defects: brakes, steering, airbags, stalling
- Extended time out of service at the dealer
Auto Fraud
A dealership hid damage, misstated the vehicle’s history, or manipulated your financing and contract terms.
- Undisclosed accident, flood, or frame damage
- Yo-yo financing and spot-delivery scams
- Hidden add-ons and payment packing
Recoveries for California Drivers
Lemon Law · 2023 Mercedes-Benz
$90,000
A new vehicle with multiple warranty defects that the manufacturer failed to fix. Resolved under California’s lemon law.
Auto Fraud · 2021 Mustang Mach-E
$79,000
The dealer sold the vehicle without disclosing a prior accident, which the client later found on a vehicle history report.
Lemon Law · New Chrysler Vehicle
$65,000
Persistent transmission problems continued after repeated repair attempts. Recovered from the manufacturer.
Auto Fraud · 2018 Chevy Camaro SS
$46,000
The dealer didn’t disclose water damage, and the client later found mold in the trunk.
Lemon Law · 2023 Hyundai Palisade
$50,000
The engine failed at 335 miles and had to be fully replaced.
Auto Fraud · 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,000
The dealer hid mechanical failures and misrepresented the vehicle’s model year.
Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What Sets Us Apart
Focused Practice
Lemon law and auto fraud are what we do, every day.
Hablamos Español
We work with Spanish-speaking clients. Just let us know when you reach out.
We Deal With Them
We handle communication with the manufacturer or dealer for you.
California & Arizona
Based in Los Angeles, representing clients in both states.
How It Works
Getting started takes a few minutes. Have your purchase or lease contract and repair orders handy if you can.
Tell Us What Happened
Fill out the short form or call us. We’ll ask about your vehicle, the problems, and the repair or purchase history.
We Review Your Case
Our team looks at your documents and lets you know whether you may have a claim and what your options are.
We Pursue Your Claim
If we take your case, we handle the demands, negotiation, and litigation while keeping you updated.
What Clients Say About Matt
“Throughout the legal process, Matt Faler and [his team] were incredibly responsive and communicative. They kept me informed at every step, promptly returned my calls and emails, and patiently addressed all my questions and concerns.”— Rob M.
“My attorney Matt Faler and his office team … were there to help me with my case step by step since day one.”— Wilson W.
“I just want to say the biggest thank you to Attorney Matt Faler … and their office team for guiding and helping me and my family thru every step of the way of our car case since the beginning.”— Diego
Matt Faler
Founding Attorney
Matthew E. Faler is the founding attorney of Faler Law Group, focusing on auto fraud and lemon law. He has litigated against hundreds of California auto dealers and most major auto manufacturers. A former U.S. Army Field Artillery Captain, Matt earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego.
Have a Lemon or a Dealer Problem? Let’s Look at It.
- Tell us about your vehicle and what went wrong
- A member of our team reviews your information
- We follow up to talk through your options
Prefer to talk? Call (818) 579-2533
Se habla español.
See If My Case Qualifies
Answer a few quick questions about your vehicle and what happened. It takes about two minutes.
Start My Case ReviewPrefer to talk? Call (818) 579-2533 · Se habla español
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a vehicle a “lemon” in California?
Under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, a vehicle may qualify if it has a defect covered by the manufacturer’s warranty that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety, and the manufacturer or its dealers can’t fix it after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
Every situation is different, so the way to know for sure is to have your repair history reviewed.
Does lemon law cover used or leased cars?
What counts as auto fraud?
What documents should I gather?
Is there a deadline to file a claim?
Do you handle cases in Arizona?
Don’t Let the Manufacturer or Dealer Have the Last Word
Find out whether California or Arizona law can help you get out of a defective or misrepresented vehicle.