I purchased a car from a dealership with a lien on the title. Was that legal? Car purchased 01/08/13. Can i be compensated.

Typically, when you buy a vehicle in California, the seller must remove all encumbrances from the title. This means any previous liens on the...

Do I have grounds to sue for a fraudulent deal w/a private owner for a used car?

It sounds like it may be difficult to find the person, but you may want to contact the previous owners to see if you can track down the seller.

Generally speaking, it is the seller's responsibility to ensure the vehicle has a valid smog certification. See the link below to find out the...

I PURCHASED A USED CAR WITH OUT A CONTRACT , IS ANYTHING I CAN DO IF THE CAR BROKE OUT , THE NEXT DAY?

Verbal promises are always tough to prove. If the CEL is on, you may want to check the smog history to see if the vehicle had a valid smog...

We bought a car AS IS off a lot and had a verbal agreement that they fix issues and that has not been done.

Verbal agreements are tricky to prove, especially when there is a Buyers Guide stating the vehicle is sold AS IS. However, the dealer may have made...

I bought a used vehicle last week, and the engine blew. Can I take it back within 30 days if it's financed through a 3rd party?

Generally, there is no cooling off period when buying a vehicle in California. When you buy a used vehicle, dealers will have to offer you a...

If i bout a car and have not paid the first inital payment on the car note can it go on my credit. it was an lemon.

In California, the Retail Installment Sale Contract (the big long yellow document) contains all of your financing terms. This is the loan that the...

In California, there are certain provisions of the Vehicle Code that govern safety-related products on vehicles, such as air bags, headlights, and...

Buying a used vehicle in California can be precarious. Did you buy it with a warranty? Or did the dealer sell it to you AS IS? If there is a...

This is unfortunately a common practice by car dealers. Car dealers can cancel your purchase contract within 10 days of the date of purchase, but...