Los Angeles, CA asked in Lemon Law for California

Q: I’m reaching out to you guys trying to seek advice For buying a faulty car from a private party

For buying a faulty car from a private partyHe advertised it as it had no problems never told me that he had a problem he actually told me that it was a really good working car and he had no issues with it I drove off and the check engine light came on and it’s an expensive fix

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Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
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  • Los Altos, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Sorry for your issues.

Lemon law is warranty law.

This seller likely did not give you a warranty, so, no lemon law claim. Sounds like you were lied to and you think you can prove this. That would be fraud. For a fraud claim, your reliance on his lies must be 'reasonable.' Only a court can decide if it was, assuming you prove your case. Good luck with it.

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