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The California lemon law provides important protection to car buyers in case they purchase a new vehicle that turns out to be defective. While this law goes a long way towards helping to make sure a car investment doesn't turn out to be a terrible one due to unexpected problems, there are still many things that car shoppers need to do in order to protect themselves. Whether you're buying a new car or a used car, you need to be a smart shopper.

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Many car buyers end up purchasing cars from dishonest dealers or manufacturers who don't care enough about consumer safety. The problems in the car buying market have necessitated a wide array of consumer protection laws, like California’s lemon law, to try to protect consumers from problems with vehicles. 

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Any car owner with a vehicle that has turned out to be defective can testify to how frustrating it is to try to get the manufacturer to make things right. Despite consumer protection laws for new car buyers, it is very common for those with defective cars to be forced to turn to a Sacramento lemon law firm just to get their serious vehicle problems fixed.

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Buying a new car is rarely a fun experience. Consumers often face high pressure sales tactics and uncertainty when it comes to price and quality.  While California car lemon law can protect new car buyers from some of the biggest problems they could face if their vehicles have repeated defects, consumers are still concerned about buying a car and ending up dealing with nothing but problems.

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Any consumer who is purchasing a new or used car needs to understand the consumer protection laws governing car sales, which include rules for warranties, as well as California motor vehicle lemon law. In particular, car buyers who are considering a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle should understand exactly what certification means and how it does (or does not) provide them with benefits.

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When car owners have problems with car defects in new vehicles, California’s lemon law could provide remedies for consumers under certain circumstances.  Unfortunately, some problems with cars are more than just a hassle. Detroit News reportedly recently that the government is investigating confusing gear shifters which may be responsible for causing serious accidents.

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Consumer Reports indicates that the recall of Takata airbags was dubbed: “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history,” by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).   The airbags have an inflator that has, in some situations, ignited with explosive force.

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Everyone wants a safe and reliable motor vehicle. Unfortunately, some people end up purchasing less than reliable cars -- even when they have spent a large amount of money on a brand new automobile. That said, it is important for consumers to know what cars are most likely to be problematic.

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Many people buying new cars have a trade-in when they go to the dealer. In some cases, there is still an outstanding loan on the car being traded in. When there is a lien on a vehicle, a car dealer may agree to pay off the loan or lease on the trade-in so the dealer can get the sale. This is convenient for consumers, as it can leave the details of the final payment up to the car dealership rather than having to take care of it on their own.

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