Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights a big help for used car buyers

California became the first state in the country to pass an auto “lemon law” in 1982, and that pioneering legislation remains one of the most powerful, consumer-friendly laws in the country. It has, without a doubt, saved millions of dollars in headaches for consumers who have been troubled by defective automobiles who would otherwise have had to just “live with it.”

Unfortunately, the California lemon law covers new cars only, and those who purchase used cars in California have still been expected to take risks. What if the car has hidden defects? What if the seller knows something bad about the car that he or she isn’t saying? Until now, the sole responsibility fell upon the buyer. To read full article, click here.