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<html> <head> <title>California lemon law aided by Car buyer's Bill of Rights Includes Cooling Off Period for used car bu</title> </head> <body> <h1>California lemon law aided by Car buyer's Bill of Rights Includes Cooling Off Period for used car bu</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="http://www.goinglegal.com/author_1_292248.html">danielaiden</a></div><div class="body">California's lemon law, one of the first in the nation, has now been reinforced by the addition of the Car Buyer's Bill of Rights. Now, those who buy used cars will be protected against buying used lemon cars. <br /> California was the first state in the country to have passed an auto lemon law in 1982. It has helped many consumers pitted against defective automobiles. If it is not for this lemon law the unfortunate consumer would have had to endure the pain silently. Though the California lemon law is a pioneering legislation and is one of the most powerful and consumer-friendly laws in the country it had had a catch - it did not protect the consumers of used lemon cars. Those who purchased used cars in California were expected to be on their own even if the car had hidden defects and the seller knowingly hid the lethal facts about the car. The consumer of the used lemon car was totally put in dark. <br /> Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in late July signed the Car Buyer's Bill of Rights into law. <br /> This turn of events has changed the face of the ways used cars are being sold in California: <br /> <br /> Buyers will now have the option of returning a used vehicle to the point of purchase after a two day trial period <br /> Buyers get an opportunity to find any defects or problems with the vehicle that were either unknown or undisclosed <br /> <br /> The law originally allowed a buyer to return a car after two days with no charge and no penalty. This, the dealers argued, would tantamount to their borrowing a car for two days for free for a weekend trip, in which case the consumer is saving on a rental car. <br /> In an attempt to further restrict consumers from simply borrowing the car for two days the legislature added in the new law the following rules: <br /> <br /> Buyers will pay a fee in order to enable the return privilege <br /> This fee may not exceed $250 <br /> Dealers have the permission to charge a restocking fee for any returned vehicle in addition to the upfront fee <br /> A fee is capped at a maximum of $500 <br /> This law applies to all used cars of under $40,000, including certified used cars <br /> The vehicle be driven no more than 250 miles during the cooling off period <br /> <br /> This legislature added in the new law: <br /> <br /> Allows buyers the opportunity to save money <br /> Offers more transparency in the process of selling used cars <br /> Encourages sellers to be more honest about any problems in the vehicles <br /> Reveals defect if the consumer has the right to find it and return it two days later <br /> Protects consumers against the buyer's remorse if they had bought the vehicle with the undisclosed defects <br /> Protects consumers against fraud <br /> Protects dealers against abuse of their used cars by free loaders <br /> <br /> Its time similar laws passed in other states too.<br /> <br /> This article is originally published here: <a href="http://www.ca-lemon-law.com/blog/">California Lemon Law</a><p><br /> <br /> Learn more about your <a href="http://www.ca-lemon-law.com/">California lemon law</a> rights for both lemon automobiles and consumers products.</p><br /> <br /> <b>About Author:</b><br /> <br /> <p>The <a href="http://www.ca-lemon-law.com/attorneyprofiles.php">California lemon law attorneys</a> of Krohn & Moss Ltd. handle lemon law claims for consumers in California.</div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.goinglegal.com/california-lemon-law-aided-by-car-buyers-bill-of-rights-includes-cooling-off-period-for-used-car-bu-1616865.html">http://www.goinglegal.com/california-lemon-law-aided-by-car-buyers-bill-of-rights-includes-cooling-off-period-for-used-car-bu-1616865.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio"></div> </author> </body> </html>

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California lemon law aided by Car buyer's Bill of Rights Includes Cooling Off Period for used car bu Author: danielaiden California's lemon law, one of the first in the nation, has now been reinforced by the addition of the Car Buyer's Bill of Rights. Now, those who buy used cars will be protected against buying used lemon cars. California was the first state in the country to have passed an auto lemon law in 1982. It has helped many consumers pitted against defective automobiles. If it is not for this lemon law the unfortunate consumer would have had to endure the pain silently. Though the California lemon law is a pioneering legislation and is one of the most powerful and consumer-friendly laws in the country it had had a catch - it did not protect the consumers of used lemon cars. Those who purchased used cars in California were expected to be on their own even if the car had hidden defects and the seller knowingly hid the lethal facts about the car. The consumer of the used lemon car was totally put in dark. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in late July signed the Car Buyer's Bill of Rights into law. This turn of events has changed the face of the ways used cars are being sold in California: Buyers will now have the option of returning a used vehicle to the point of purchase after a two day trial period Buyers get an opportunity to find any defects or problems with the vehicle that were either unknown or undisclosed The law originally allowed a buyer to return a car after two days with no charge and no penalty. This, the dealers argued, would tantamount to their borrowing a car for two days for free for a weekend trip, in which case the consumer is saving on a rental car. In an attempt to further restrict consumers from simply borrowing the car for two days the legislature added in the new law the following rules: Buyers will pay a fee in order to enable the return privilege This fee may not exceed $250 Dealers have the permission to charge a restocking fee for any returned vehicle in addition to the upfront fee A fee is capped at a maximum of $500 This law applies to all used cars of under $40,000, including certified used cars The vehicle be driven no more than 250 miles during the cooling off period This legislature added in the new law: Allows buyers the opportunity to save money Offers more transparency in the process of selling used cars Encourages sellers to be more honest about any problems in the vehicles Reveals defect if the consumer has the right to find it and return it two days later Protects consumers against the buyer's remorse if they had bought the vehicle with the undisclosed defects Protects consumers against fraud Protects dealers against abuse of their used cars by free loaders Its time similar laws passed in other states too. This article is originally published here: California Lemon Law Learn more about your California lemon law rights for both lemon automobiles and consumers products. About Author: The California lemon law attorneys of Krohn & Moss Ltd. handle lemon law claims for consumers in California. Article Source: http://www.goinglegal.com/california-lemon-law-aided-by-car-buyers-bill-of-rights-includes-cooling-off-period-for-used-car-bu-1616865.html About the Author:

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