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Can you return a car in California?

I recently bought my daughter a Lexus LC 500, and while she loves the car, it’s so noisy! I can hear her pulling into the neighborhood from what feels like miles away. It’s to the point that we’re considering returning it. Is that possible in California?

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Kaitlin May · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Thanks to California’s
Lemon Law
, you’re protected as a consumer when you purchase a vehicle, and you can even see if the dealership can fix the vehicle’s issue if it’s eligible under the law.
Here are some problems that qualify your car to be returned in
California
under the Lemon Law:
  • Constant or repetitive engine light warnings
  • Steering issues
  • Braking problems
  • Defective windshield wipers or mirror
  • Headlight problems
  • Brake light issues
  • Faulty door locks
  • Stalling issues
  • Broken air conditioning
  • Weakened acceleration
  • Battery repeatedly dying
  • Faulty paintwork
Dealerships are granted two attempts to fix safety-related issues and four attempts to resolve operational issues before you’ll be in the clear to return your daughter’s noisy ride. However, if it’s found that the noisy
Lexus
is merely an annoyance, you might be stuck with it until she heads off to college.
Either way, it’s a good idea to get the young driver in the family covered with top-notch car insurance no matter what car she drives. The easiest way to do it is with
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