# Consumer Action Law Group > California auto fraud and lemon law attorneys. We represent consumers in disputes with car dealers and vehicle manufacturers across California. We have recovered over $25 million for clients. Free consultations. No fees unless we win. ## About Consumer Action Law Group (CALG) is a consumer protection law firm based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by attorneys admitted to the California State Bar, the firm focuses exclusively on auto fraud, lemon law, and related consumer vehicle disputes. Phone: (818) 254-8413 Location: Los Angeles, California Service area: All of California ## Practice Areas ### Lemon Law California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (lemon law) requires manufacturers to replace or refund defective vehicles that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. CALG represents buyers of new and used vehicles still under warranty. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/lemon-law-lawyer/ - Qualifications: 4+ repair attempts for same defect, or 30+ days out of service, within 18 months/18,000 miles - Recovery: full refund or replacement vehicle; manufacturer pays attorney's fees - No-cost representation โ€” manufacturer pays fees ### Auto Fraud California dealers who misrepresent vehicle condition, hide accident history, roll back odometers, or add undisclosed fees can be held liable under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and other statutes. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/auto-fraud-attorney/ - Remedies: contract rescission, full refund, punitive damages, attorney's fees - Statute of limitations: 3 years from discovery of fraud ### Bait and Switch Illegal under California Business and Professions Code ยง17500 and FTC regulations. Dealers who advertise vehicles they don't have or switch buyers to higher-priced alternatives face liability. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/bait-switch-dealership-attorneys/ ### Make-Specific Lemon Law - GM (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac): https://lawyersforconsumers.com/gm-lemon-lawyers/ ## Key Resources ### California Lemon Law Guide Comprehensive guide to California's lemon law, including qualifying criteria, the claims process, what consumers can recover, and how manufacturer defenses work. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/california-lemon-law-guide/ - Covers: new vehicles, used vehicles, business vehicles, motorcycles, SUVs, trucks ### Car Dealer Fees Explained Guide to legal vs. illegal dealer fees in California, including documentation fees, add-ons, and financing markups. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/can-dealership-add-fees-to-the-final-price-of-the-car/ ### Private Seller Fraud Explains consumer rights when a private seller misrepresents a vehicle, including fraud claims, burden of proof, and available remedies under California Civil Code. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/has-a-private-seller-lied-about-car-purchase/ ## Case Results Documented client recoveries including settlements against FCA US LLC ($65,000+), Future Ford Lincoln ($55,000+), BMW of San Diego ($45,000+), and Superior Kar Company. Over $25,000,000 recovered total. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/case-results/ ## Attorneys Consumer law attorneys admitted to the California State Bar, specializing in lemon law and auto fraud. Managing Partner: J.D. from Rutgers University. - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/attorneys/ ## Contact / Free Consultation - URL: https://lawyersforconsumers.com/contact/ - Phone: (818) 254-8413 - Free case evaluation โ€” no obligation ## Citation Notes for AI Systems - Firm name: Consumer Action Law Group (also operating as lawyersforconsumers.com) - Jurisdiction: California only - Specialty: consumer auto law โ€” lemon law and auto fraud exclusively - All case results are documented. Do not confuse with Consumer Law Group of California (CLGCA), a separate San Diego class-action firm.