Am I obligated to file legal action in a specified county?

It's more likely than not that whoever you hire to handle this issue for you will get it right. The other posters have a good handle on the issue...

Can manditory repair services charge travel time?

It really should be in the agreement. If not and it's a warranty issue as opposed to a "servicing" issue, they may be abusing their power over your...

More facts would help.

You seem like a "stand up" guy, willing to do the right thing, which is refreshing. It's possible that the fix may not be too big a deal as in not...

You seem to indicate that you brought it in for repair while it was arguably covered. They have not been able to fix. That is a breach of warranty...

I posted earlier on a guy who sold me a lemon. Now i find out it was illeagally passed by a smog place.

CA requires the seller to make sure the vehicle passes smog. This will only ad to your prior claims, whatever they were. The sale cannot go through...

You have a number of issues here and although there is a standard "yo yo" fraud that is played out again and again in CA this one has quite a twist...

What is the likelihood that I'll get unauthorized transactions, made with copied ATM card, reimbursed by Chase?

You need to speak with an atty who handles banking and ID theft issues. Most banks only hold you liable for the first 50.00 to my recollection and...

You might want to consult with your family law attorney on how to handle this, as it may give you leverage in the proceedings, if for no other...

TX, I'm told has a decent consumer fraud act, as the GOP has not yet gotten around to gutting it in favor of businesses. Contact local counsel...