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Do lemon laws apply to new and used cars in California? California
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The California Lemon Law for New and Used Cars
Yes.Unlike the Lemon Laws of many states, which only cover new cars, California’s Lemon Law includes both new and used cars; however, the state’s Lemon Law is broad and includes numerous restrictions and requirements for both new and used cars.
So, if you have a used car you believe might be a lemon (say, you purchased it from a dealership, it came with and is still under a warranty, and an auto repair mechanic hasn’t been able to repair the problem after a reasonable number of attempts), your first line of defense should be to read up on:
- The Motor Vehicle Warranty and Lemon Law information featured on the website of the California Attorney General.
- The "Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights" (geared toward used cars) and Civil Code Section 1793.23, both of which are located on the CA DMV website.
Moving on to your second act, contact a Lemon Law lawyer. Researching the information provided on those state websites is a good start, but a Lemon Law attorney knows the laws by heart and has experience in helping a consumer follow the exact steps necessary to obtain compensation for the lemon car.
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