: If you apply for financing through the dealer, they must provide a written " Notice to Vehicle Credit Applicant " showing your credit score and how it was used.
: Dealers cannot label a car as "certified" if it has a branded title (salvage, lemon law buyback), odometer discrepancies, or frame damage. They must provide a completed inspection report for any certified vehicle.
: Dealers must provide an itemized list of all financial items (warranties, gap insurance, etc.) and show how they affect your monthly payment.
2. The Contract Cancellation Option (The "2-Day Cooling Off")
California law mandates several disclosures and standards before you sign a contract:
: You have the right to have a vehicle inspected by your own mechanic before purchase.
: If you apply for financing through the dealer, they must provide a written " Notice to Vehicle Credit Applicant " showing your credit score and how it was used.
: Dealers cannot label a car as "certified" if it has a branded title (salvage, lemon law buyback), odometer discrepancies, or frame damage. They must provide a completed inspection report for any certified vehicle.
: Dealers must provide an itemized list of all financial items (warranties, gap insurance, etc.) and show how they affect your monthly payment.
2. The Contract Cancellation Option (The "2-Day Cooling Off")
California law mandates several disclosures and standards before you sign a contract:
: You have the right to have a vehicle inspected by your own mechanic before purchase.