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If you buy a used car in California and are having major reliability issues with it, you might be tempted to think that you don’t have any options under the state’s lemon law. However, this is not necessarily the case. The lemon law attorneys at Neale & Fhima want you to know that the California…

The experienced lemon law attorneys of Neale & Fhima see much confusion surrounding used cars and the California lemon law. We hope to clear up the confusion in this post. The California lemon law relates to new purchased or leased vehicles with reliability problems whose original factory warranty is still in effect. But the law…

Consumers who purchase a used vehicle should be on alert for signs of a defective used car. Remember that the factory warranty will be in effect only for a certain number of miles or months. If you buy a used car that is two years old and has 25,000 miles, you typically have only one…

The lemon laws of various states require auto manufacturers to buy back cars that are defective. But you could be shocked by what happens to those cars, especially if you buy a used lemon vehicle. Auto manufacturers must repurchase thousands of defective cars annually because of repair difficulties. Even some new cars are defective and…

If you are buying a used car, experts advise you run to a history of the vehicle’s VIN before you complete the purchase. Taking the time to do this will provide some insights about the vehicle and its title, such as whether the title has been reconstructed. What does a reconstructed title mean? Salvaged and…

While people commonly think that lemon laws cover only new vehicles, lemon laws can also apply to used cars. Before you purchase a used car in any state, become familiar with the used car lemon laws for that state. How Do Lemon Laws Apply to Used Cars? While federal lemon laws usually apply only to…

Buying a new vehicle is expensive, with the average cost now nearing $30,000. That is why many people would rather buy a used car. However, it is more common for used-car buyers to have trouble with an unreliable vehicle or have to deal with pricey repair bills that cost more than the vehicle itself. Lemon…