Fortunately, in the state of California, there are protective provisions for used car owners under the lemon law. Though most of the state lemon laws only apply to new cars, California covers used vehicles that are sold with express and implied written warranties. If the client has a manufacturer’s warranty, then the same laws for new car lemons apply. Such an express written warranty is either a separate limited warranty provided by the dealer, an extended warranty a buyer can purchase at the same time as the vehicle, or the balance of a manufacturer’s warranty. Most used cars purchased from dealers with a warranty, will likely receive coverage under California lemon law.

Further to provision for cars under a warranty, there are other protective statutes for used-car buyers, which require dealers to sell used cars without deception. If you believe you have bought a vehicle based on false representation, it is possible that you may have a claim against the dealership who sold you your used car.

For used car owners or lessees, you may be able to qualify for certain recovery compensations. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your claim, you may be eligible for: a refund for your payment, loan or lease cancellation on the balance of the car, vehicle registration fee payments, or a civil penalty up to two times the out-of-pocket payments made for the damage.