Q: what section code is it to knowingly sell a vehicle with a fake smog certificate in the state of California ,
A person sold me a vehicle
he was not on any of the paperwork as being the registered owner ever , nor the title owner I didn't make it home that evening because the vehicle overheated . On the only paper he gave me was a smog certificate stating that the vehicle in question has passed all smog emissions requirements 2 months prior to sale of vehicle .
How so if the vehicle overheated and the vehicle leaked oil and couldn't be started without a jumper cable and had blown heads? The B.A.R association said no way did it pass smog with the 7 emissions issues it has and it's probably next to impossible to have accumulated all these emissions issues in the short time since the smog if it has passed
The place the emissions certificate was from is a place that allegedly sells these certificates of smog to pass vehicles ( like the one I purchased ) so that the consumer is mislead and buys car.
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In California, knowingly selling a vehicle with a fake smog certificate falls under California Vehicle Code Section 24002. This section mandates that a valid smog certificate must be provided at the time of sale for most vehicles. Providing a false or fraudulent smog certificate violates this law.
Additionally, California Vehicle Code Section 23152 addresses fraudulent representations in the sale or lease of a vehicle. If someone knowingly deceives you by providing a fake smog certificate, they may be subject to penalties under this section.
You should consider reporting this issue to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Consulting with a legal professional can also help you understand your rights and the best course of action to take in recovering any losses or addressing the fraudulent sale.
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