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I purchased a Black 2017 Honda Civic EX-L Hatchback on June 28th at 2:10 PM with no car title for $14,000 from a man named Rick.
The seller had no title, told me to go to the DMV with these forms he gave me such as Proof of Smog Certificate/Receipt,
DMV Bill Of Sale Signed, & a... View More
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
First, gather all the documents you received from the seller, including the Proof of Smog Certificate, DMV Bill Of Sale, and DMV Title Replacement Form. Keep a record of all communications with the seller and CarMax. This will be crucial evidence when reporting the fraud.
Next, contact the... View More
The dealership said that they wouldn’t fix the transmission recall because the problem was caused by a transmission flush I perform myself. They want to charge me $4000. The problem with my transmission started before I did the flush. That’s the reason I did the transmission flush was because I... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
To address this situation, let's break it down into key points:
1. Recalls and manufacturer obligations:
When a vehicle is subject to a recall, the manufacturer is generally required to repair the issue free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or maintenance... View More
STG auto Santa Ana dealership both used car dealers padded deals made fictitious addresses for charges. They had put on me almost $7000 of equipment. I never owned took money out of my account both of them STG auto padded the deal so badly and laughed in my face. It took me a long time to figure it... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
Under California law, if you believe you've been a victim of fraudulent activities, such as those you've described involving car dealerships, you have the right to seek legal action. However, if you've missed the statutory deadline to file a lawsuit, you may still have options.... View More
i bought a used semitruck under a contract and its a 2019 truck, I was always having it in the shop because there were always problems with it. could this truck qualify as a lemon? i was using the truck for work.
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
Maybe?
The CA LL covers consumers and small businesses IF the small biz falls into a certain category,
as does the vehicle. Here, it's not clear the vehicle would qualify OR that the number of vehicles would?
The FED lemon law makes NO distinction between consumers and... View More
We bought a dump trailer and it was defective. 10 days after we bought it the pump fell off the trailer becauae it was not properly welded. They fix it and we took it back. Then we load it and the support that holds the hydraulic bent. They supposed to fix it and they will charge us $900 . Now... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, commonly referred to as the "Lemon Law," consumers are afforded protections when they purchase goods, including vehicles, that turn out to be "lemons" or are defective. While the act primarily targets new vehicles,... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
If you purchased a vehicle from a local auction in California and it has significant safety issues such as missing bolts, missing pieces, or frame damage, you may have legal recourse. You can potentially seek a refund or compensation from the seller under consumer protection laws, including the... View More
I bought the car back in 2017 from a dealership and just recently found out it has 4 recalls on it and I was not told it had recalls on it some that are very scary. If someone can advise me on what to do next. Thank you.
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
Of course, as a concerned buyer, buying a vehicle, you will want to look into that history before buying. A new car may NOT be sold with an open recall at all. A used one can. DUTY to disclose? That's another question, but, again, when spending that kind of money on a vehicle, it is wise, as... View More
$20,000,000.00found out 2004 has ACTS 19,***, lefislation regarding my focal interests.
I bought a used car at a dealership and in the the next few days I noticed a rod knock in the engine I told the dealership about it and they said to bring it in and they'd look at it. When I got there the mechanic said yeah sounds like a piston flap. The dealer that I bought the car from told... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2023
it's not lemon law but it could be auto fraud. call and consult with an auto fraud attorney right away (have all your purchase and mechanical paperwork ready to send to the attorney).
HOA is charging $50 per day a unit is rented without HOA consent. The waiting list to rent has not changed for close to ten years or so. CCR has a waiver, but HOA refuses to consider it. Our daughter was born premature and has a respiratory health issue. The complex prohibits smoking in the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
Yes, owners have the right to take their HOA to court if they feel that the HOA has violated their rights or breached their obligations under the governing documents, such as the CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) and bylaws.
In the scenario you described, it seems that the... View More
time to repair? Any code to force them to repair or replace within a certain amount of time?
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
In California, there are laws and regulations that protect consumers' rights when it comes to product warranties and repairs. The specific law that may apply to your situation is the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, also known as the California Lemon Law.
Under this law, if a... View More
And now I am going to lose my place to live and still don't know when I will get my car back help what can I do
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answered on Dec 5, 2022
have you called and consulted with auto fraud attorneys regarding the issue?
I'll try to say this as nicely as possible but in regard to my attorney, I'm beyond fed up at this point. 1. I've never even talked to the attorney himself I have to speak to the assistant who has horrible communication skills. She does'nt return my calls, voicemails or emails... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2022
Sorry for your issues. You may want to pay some one for 30 to 60 minutes of time to re-evaluate and or give a second opinion.
The New Vehicle Warranty is transferable. I participated in an arbitration and the manufacturer was ordered to repair the car. The manufacturer has blacklisted the car, preventing any service done to the car including recall repairs, can't even make a service appointment. Since I've... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2022
You have quite a few issues here in your post. There are quite a few legal issues as well that relate. The biggest issue right now is there's a recent case in California that says used cars are no longer covered by the lemon law. A good lemon law attorney can probably find a way around that... View More
I took the car to the dealership three time already, twice they have said that they don't find anything wrong with it. the third time they just said it was not their problem anymore since the car was already financed and it belonged to the finance company. I took it to a third party repair... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2022
you should gather all your paperwork (from purchasing the documents, to warranties, to report reports, etc) and consult with an auto fraud/ dealership fraud attorney. during the consultation and after full review of your documents, the attorney should be able to inform you of your legal options in... View More
I called DMV and was told the dealership failed to transfer tittle. DMV also informed me that the dealership in fact had possession of the new registration "tags" at the time of purchase. However, i did not recieve those stickers. Registration expired in March 2022. Purchased vehicle... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2022
Anything else you should know? The law is rarely black and white and even when it is, some lawyer or some judge figures out a way to add a new shade of grey. We have an adversarial system of justice and that keeps both sides employed. Both sides argue and then typically, if they cannot settle... View More
Dealership added warranty, paint protection, and gps tracker on the contract. The contract was already signed, we were able to have the warranty removed, but not the paint protection and gps theft protection as they said they are required when buying new vehicles from their dealership. Is this true... View More
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answered on Jun 9, 2022
You have asked a good question which should serve as a warning to all consumers: Read the contract before you sign it.
I think I can guarantee that if you had complained before you signed, those add-ons would have been removed. The dealer's explanation is simply bs to lull people into... View More
I just purchased a brand new 2022 RV from a dealership. We purchased it about 2 hours away from our home. When we got it home that same day of purchase, the slide out was malfunctioning. After getting a mobile repairman out for inspection he found that the wiring was faulty and slide out damaged.... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2022
The buyer has the option to demand repair or replacement for violations of California's Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the "lemon law." It is a violation, subject to limitations, for a warranteed product to be out of service for 30 days or more. You should contact an experienced... View More
I'm asking this on behalf of my younger cousin. She baught a 2011 Hyundai Sonata with only 72,000 miles from Carvana in May of 2021. Last week the engine blew out. Got it back from the mechanic yesterday and it will be $7000 to fix. The car was sold to her for $10,000 but she ended up with a... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2022
you cousin needs to call and consult with an attorney than handles dealership fraud cases. these cases are very fact and document specific and until an attorney does a full review, it will be very difficult to give your cousin any legal advice.
A family member of mine recently purchased a used car in California, opting to enter into an “as is” contact because the car dealer showed them paperwork certifying the condition of the car (checked/signed off on by a mechanic of his choice), as well as a clean accident report. Due in large... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2022
Like most attorney responses...it depends. The fact pattern suggests your friend had the vehicle inspected by "mechanic of his choice." This implies that your friend's mechanic inspected the vehicle and found no issues. Or it could imply that your friend did not have the vehicle... View More
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