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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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When you are shopping for a new vehicle, you know that negotiating with a car dealer can be a major hassle. Most people feel like they cannot trust car dealers, and there is a good reason for their suspicion.

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Cars have always been relatively complex machines, but lately the complexity often comes in the form of advanced technological systems. Advances in computers and electronics have dramatically changed the ways in which motor vehicles work.

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No one likes to experience problems with a car.  Breakdowns are a hassle and repairs can result in significant expense.  Unfortunately, any car can have problems and some issues that vehicles have are much more serious than others. Car owners need to know which repairs are so expensive and cumbersome that they are simply not worth making.

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