Buick Regal Lemon Law

Yes. A catastrophic engine failure caused by a defective oil pump is a clear substantial nonconformity under the Song-Beverly Act. Even a single engine replacement may support a lemon law claim if the defect is severe enough. If the replacement engine develops the same oil pressure issues, your case becomes even stronger.

Yes. Under California Lemon Law, any attempt by the dealer to fix the problem counts as a repair attempt, including software reflashes, fluid changes, and adaptive relearns. Each visit where the dealer addresses the transmission shudder complaint is documented on a repair order and counts toward the statutory threshold for a lemon law presumption.

Absolutely. A malfunctioning occupant detection sensor that disables the passenger airbag is a critical safety defect under the Song-Beverly Act. California law provides a lower threshold of only two repair attempts for defects that could cause death or serious bodily injury. A non-deploying airbag in a collision clearly meets this standard.

Yes. The Song-Beverly Act gives the consumer the choice between a refund and a replacement vehicle of the same make and model. If the Regal model has been discontinued, you are entitled to a comparable replacement vehicle. The manufacturer must also cover any incidental costs such as registration transfer and sales tax on the replacement.