Lancaster, CA asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California

Q: Under CA laws can a used car dealer list price on Cars..com or Cargurus yet write a tiny disclaimer Add Ons Mandatory?

For cash purchase, I've found several dealers say I MUST purchase car with $1999-$3000 extra option. Is this legal?

2 Lawyer Answers
Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Los Altos, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: No. Not lawful. Report this to the dmv...

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Used Car dealers on the internet are dishonest? I am SHOCKED!! Suggest you Contact DMV and find out what your remedies could be. Those sound like very expensive Mandatory charges.

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