In November of 2024, our California Lemon Law changed. Vehicles sold used are no longer applicable to California Lemon Law protection. Some CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) with supporting documentation *may* be potentially applicable. Private party sales of vehicles are also non-applicable.
So, the “short story” is used vehicle purchases no longer are covered.
So, to be even more clear “executive cars”, “demo”, etc. are all USED vehicles, and not applicable to California Lemon Law as of November, 2024. On the lease or purchase agreement, the box must be checked “NEW” to be elegible for California Lemon Law protection.
Also, California Lemon Law applies to only 2020 and newer vehicles sold or leased brand new from an authorized dealership in California. Out-of-state purchases are NOT applicable to California Lemon Law.
For more information on these changes, please call our Lemon Law Auto Expert, Randy Sottile, at 858-342-0073
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