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Buying a car can be very stressful, as there is often a lot to learn. Consumers in Orange County and elsewhere throughout California need to know about consumer protection laws like the lemon law, as well as how to actually decide which car to buy and how much to pay.  One of the things that makes car buying so unpleasant for a lot of people is that they don't just walk into the dealership and find out what the price is (as they do in almost all other transactions they do over the course of their life).  Instead, consumers end up haggling with car dealers in a process that often makes them miserable.

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Many consumers are rightly worried when they buy a car because they are concerned that car manufacturers and car dealers are not honest. There is ample evidence to support this conclusion, from vehicle defects that dealers knew about to frequent reports of arrests of unscrupulous car dealers.  While there are consumer protection laws aimed at protecting purchasers of new cars in case of repeat defects, even taking advantage of these laws can require the help of a California lemon law attorney due to the complexity of the laws.  Consumers need to be aware of the risks and try to be proactive in protecting themselves.

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Consumers who buy cars are making a substantial investment. Vehicles cost thousands of dollars, and you don't want to waste your money on a bad car. Like when making any investment, it is important to do some research up front to make sure that the choices you make are informed ones. You should research things like how the lemon law protects you and how to find the right dealer to complete your car purchase.

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Being an informed consumer is very important when you are shopping for a new or used vehicle. Consumers also need to be aware the California lemon law in case they have problems with their new vehicle and need to pursue a legal remedy. Consumers also need to be familiar with some of the ways that they can try to save money on a new or used vehicle purchase.

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Car dealers and manufacturers all-too-often fail to prioritize driver safety over profits. Unfortunately, this can mean consumers end up with a defective car that they cannot drive, or they end up suffering financially in some way due to vehicle problems or issues with the car buying process.  The California Lemon Law is a consumer protection law that can provide some relief to victims who face problems with a new car purchase.  Criminal laws can also help to deter bad behavior on the part of dealers and car manufacturers, although unfortunately bad car dealers often are not charged until consumers have suffered financial loss.

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Cars are incorporating ever-more advanced technological features. These technologies are sometimes designed to be entertaining or add functionality to a car, such as technologies allowing you to access apps and play music from the Internet or satellite. Other technologies are designed to help people reduce accidents, lower the chance of injury in accidents and increase energy efficiency.

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Scams and schemes can cost consumers big money. Unfortunately, as Consumer Watchdog points out, there are endless ways in which scammers can target people to try to unlawfully separate victims from their hard-earned cash. One of the most common ways is through dishonesty in the car sales or car repair market.

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California’s lemon law can help to provide certain car buyers in Orange County and elsewhere throughout the state with legal relief if they have invested in a new vehicle and the car they purchased turns out to be defective. Unfortunately, an ever-growing number of consumers have found themselves grappling with issues related to a new car purchase gone wrong.

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Buying a new car should be a hassle-free experience, but it is not. Studies show most new car buyers report problems with their new cars within five years of ownership.  While not all problems are serious or make the car undriveable, some issues are major and interfere with vehicle operations. When consumers who purchased new cars experience repeated issues, they need to determine if California’s lemon law protects them and their circumstances.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is supposed to hold car makers accountable for problems, protect the public from unsafe vehicles, and help facilitate recalls when problems happen with cars. Unfortunately, there is ample evidence to suggest that the NHTSA may not be as effective in this as it should be.  Months ago, a Department of Transportation audit criticized the NHTSA for its failure to hold car manufacturers responsible for vehicle defects. Now, Consumerist reports that a second audit has also showed problems.

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