The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. The year 2025 is shaping up to be a confusing one for ...

In this short, these law are required for the manufacturer just to provide an repurchase or for the replacement for the vehicle if it has the substantial defect that this can not be repaired after ...

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a confusing one for Californians unlucky enough to buy a new or used car that turns out to be a clunker. Starting Jan. 1, car buyers who purchase a faulty vehicle ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California's 2025 Lemon Law changes tighten filing deadlines, remove used car protections, and add new legal barriers, sparking concerns they favor manufacturers over ...

The car models getting the most lemon law complaints in 2025 A new car purchase represents security and freedom, yet specific 2025 models are becoming repeat ...

A: First, there are lawyers who focus on Lemon Law cases. I encourage consultation with a specialist. Here, I can provide what research indicates: The state’s Lemon Law is found at California Code of ...

Starting this year, changes to California's "lemon law" will make it harder for consumers to get a refund or a replacement vehicle. The changes mean instead of just taking the car to the dealer for ...

Consumers who buy or lease a new or used car from a California dealer will have meaningful new protections - including a first-in-the-nation right to return a used car for a refund within three days ...

For more than half a century, California’s “lemon” law was considered one of the best in the nation at giving consumers the legal right to demand car companies fix or replace defective vehicles still ...

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a confusing one for Californians unlucky enough to buy a new or used car that turns out to be a clunker. Starting Jan. 1, car buyers who purchase a faulty vehicle ...

Californians who purchase a clunker car in 2025 face a confusing year as new lemon law rules take effect and the state Supreme Court limited warranty protections for used vehicles. Lawmakers are ...