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California Lemon Law 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Refund or Replacement

Craig Zimmerman — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:28:03 +0000

Driving a brand-new car off the lot in California is a dream—until the “Check Engine” light startsflickering like a bad neon sign. If you’ve found yourself making more trips to the dealership thanthe grocery store, you might be dealing with a lemon.Navigating the California Lemon Law (officially known as the Song-Beverly ConsumerWarranty Act) can feel […]

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More Than Just a Lemon: The Hidden Costs of Auto Fraud & How to Fight

Craig Zimmerman — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:51:24 +0000

It’s a familiar scene. You’ve spent months saving, researching, and scrolling through listings. Finally, you find “the one”—a sleek vehicle that promises to get you to work reliably and maybe even turn a few heads. You sign the paperwork, take the keys, and drive off the lot feeling a sense of accomplishment. The Emotional Toll […]

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What’s the Best Way To Deal With Consumer Fraud?

Craig Zimmerman — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:26:53 +0000

Deceptive Trade Practice Act or DTPA When faced with a potential consumer fraud issue, most people wonder what laws are available to them. The most commonly used law is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”). The DTPA is a law that exists in every state that allows a party to go after a business that […]

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My Trade-In Hasn’t Been Paid Off

Craig Zimmerman — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:51:04 +0000

(What do I do?) In a typical car purchase at a dealership, a buyer does two things. The first thing they do is find a car to buy and the second thing is negotiating their trade-in. Once everything is agreed upon, the dealership takes possession of the trade-in and the buyer drives off in a […]

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Dealership Tells You Financing Fell Through

Craig Zimmerman — Sat, 11 May 2019 04:43:29 +0000

The Financing Fell Through (What Do I Do?) Consider this familiar scenario. You go to buy a car. You don’t have the cash to pay for the purchase in full. You ask the dealership to help you find financing so you ask the salesman if the dealership can find financing for your car purchase. […]

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Which auto dealers are using military technology to watch your every move?

Craig Zimmerman — Mon, 15 May 2017 09:37:26 +0000

“It’s extremely lucrative for them” said local attorney Doug Scott, who specializes in auto dealer fraud lawsuits. Scott said many contracts consumers sign at small dealerships are set up to fail. They have some common features: big cash-only down payments, bi-weekly or even weekly payments, zero grace period for late payments and topped off with […]

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