Three times is the charm. If three attempts to fix a particular problem in a single year doesn't resolve the problem, your car meets the definition of a lemon, said Michael Sacks, director of communications for the law firm. Even if a fourth visit fixes the problem you might still have a case, Sacks said. Long warranties on some inexpensive cars might not be all they're cracked up to be, Kimmel said. You can't repair problems with cars that have design defects.
Few lawyers take every case.
Kimmel said he knows, for instance, that it's difficult to prove a case that centers around bad gas mileage. Problems related to noises also make tough cases, he said. Kimmel said he doesn't worry too much about sorting through frivolous complaints.