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answered on Sep 12, 2024
No one can predict what your lawyer will or will not do. It may be best to ask your lawyer instead of a bunch of folks on the internet who know nothing really of the situation?
And its been 9 months of overheating issues and now the car is at the shop but the dealership told me if the warranty claims office calls me to not mention anything about the car overheating..what do i do i hate driving everyday with the fear of getting stranded anytime…and im still paying the... View More

answered on Aug 17, 2024
You have a right to expect the car you purchased to be in good working order, especially since you bought a warranty. The dealership’s request for you to withhold information about the overheating problem from the warranty claims office is concerning and could be seen as an attempt to prevent... View More
Hello, I am selling my truck for 30k, a dealership is buying it and they are giving me a cashiers check, meeting at bank. My question is, should I write a bill of sale myself and a AS IS contract in word or have them just fill out the 262 Reg form from the DMV? I am just trying to protect myself... View More

answered on Aug 17, 2024
When selling your truck to a dealership in California, it’s important to ensure that all documentation is clear and protects your interests. The DMV Form REG 262 (Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form) is a standard form used for such transactions and includes sections for odometer... View More

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.

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
iwent back to the dealer after 1 week it was 179 miles full charge and they told me because its new it should catch up and then went back the week after and it was 170 miles full charge and the car had 400 miles at the time, they said you have to drive at least 1200 miles for the car to adjust, i... View More

answered on Dec 17, 2021
I think a lot of lemon law attorneys would consider taking this case.
To me, your life is much simpler if you SELL the vehicle now, since it is likely worth
as much or more than what you paid for it and then just buy a different one.
Either way, I hope it works out for you.
I bought a used truck from a used car dealership that offered a 30 day warranty. After 6 days I sent it back to the dealership to get the sunroof fixed. It wouldn't open. The car is now approaching the 30 day warranty mark while in the dealers possession. Since I've only had possession of... View More

answered on Dec 15, 2021
There is a provision in the CA lemon law that provides that the number of days the vehicle is in the shop extends the warranty by that number of days. AND if the issue is not fixed, the warranty remains in place on that issue until it is.
Have been looking for a new 2021 Mazda Miata certain color certain make and there seems to be only this one that is available at a Mazda certified dealership and the person that takes pictures of the car disclosed the information that this car had been in an accident and that it did not need to be... View More

answered on Oct 22, 2021
It should be traceable IF anybody filed a DMV SR-1 report. Otherwise, I doubt there is any way to know.
I suggest you ask the dealer to provide you with a copy of the collision damage repair statement. The car was probably sent out to an independent shop. Most dealers do not do their own... View More
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