Questions answered by Douglas Carl Sohn

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What are my rights as a consumer pertaining to the Lemon Laws when you buy a car AS IS and starts having many issues?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 31, 2016

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you're having with this car. Unfortunately, the fact that you bought the car "as is" limits your rights. In...

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In regard to replacements, does California lemon law apply to consumer items the same way it does to vehicles?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 25, 2016

There are certain portions of 1793.2 that apply only to motor vehicles, and that's one of them. If a paragraph mentions vehicles, it only applies...

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Can I provide a sheet of paper from home with vehicle bill of sale information on it to the courts for my defense?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

You're talking about committing perjury, which is a felony, to avoid a felony conviction! You have a lawyer, talk to him or her before you make...

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Consumer contract law

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I suspect the dealer is having trouble placing your loan. However, they only have ten days to cancel the contract for that reason, and they have...

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Is the dealer that sold me a used vehicle responsible for emissions?

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

I agree with Scott. It would also be helpful to know if the truck was sold to you "as-is", or not, or with a warranty from the dealer. The more...

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If I have a car that has transmission problems and I sell it private party do I have to disclose it

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 28, 2016

I'm not sure from your question if your Fiesta is actually having transmission problems, or you're just aware that 2011 Fiestas are known to have...

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Can I sue a specific dealership for taking my car to them 3 times for the same issue (power steering and electrical problems)?

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 21, 2016

I agree with Scott. It's very possible that your car qualifies for a repurchase under the Lemon Law. It's important that you have records...

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Does my vehicle fall under California lemon law.

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are having with this truck. You may very well have some legal rights in this situation, but we will need...

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Will i lose down payment & have to return car i financed because no proof of employment or bills in my name after sign contract

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

The dealer has 10 days to get financing on the car, or cancel the contract in writing, or the dealer has to be your finance company. If they do...

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How can I open a lemon law?

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Buying a car "as is" means you basically have to prove fraud, or prove that the car was not safe to drive when they sold it do you, in order to get...

Douglas Carl Sohn's Answers (315)

What are my rights as a consumer pertaining to the Lemon Laws when you buy a car AS IS and starts having many issues?

In regard to replacements, does California lemon law apply to consumer items the same way it does to vehicles?

Can I provide a sheet of paper from home with vehicle bill of sale information on it to the courts for my defense?

Consumer contract law

Is the dealer that sold me a used vehicle responsible for emissions?

If I have a car that has transmission problems and I sell it private party do I have to disclose it

Can I sue a specific dealership for taking my car to them 3 times for the same issue (power steering and electrical problems)?

Does my vehicle fall under California lemon law.

Will i lose down payment & have to return car i financed because no proof of employment or bills in my name after sign contract

How can I open a lemon law?