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E. Lemon Law lawyers, yellow pages, free info over phone...And...THE INTERNET!
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http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/carlemon_usedcars.html American Bar Assoc: “...they [Lemon Laws] cover Used Cars in a growing number of states. In some places, the law applies both to dealer and private seller purchases.”
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/rpt/2005-r-0871.htm MA & NY Lemon Laws give Used-Car buyers the right to return the vehicle to seller after 3 failed repair attempts. CT’s Lemon Law covers Used Vehicles also. Check for updates.
http://www.bbb.org/us/auto-line/state-lemon-laws/
http://www.autopedia.com/html/HotLinks_Lemon2.html Grid of lemon law comparisions & summaries for 50 states. Check for updates.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr35.htm New [2006] protections in CA for car buyers, the “Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights, Does cover used vehicles, not motorcycles or off-road, etc. Does not cover private party transactions. “Consumers who purchase a used car for less than $40,000 must be given an opportunity to purchase a two-day Contract Cancellation Option Agreement.” 1-800-777-0133 Ca DMV
CA Atty Gen, www.ag.ca.gov , 1-800-952-5225 . CA Dept Consumer Affairs www.dca.ca.gov , 1-800-952-5210.
CA auto emissions www.smogcheck.ca.gov , 1-916-255-4300