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VIRP 2.040: Lemon Law Buybacks and Warranty Returns (VC §§4453 and 11713.12, CCC §§1793.22-25)

General Information – Licensees

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 2.040 (Lemon Law Buybacks and Warranty Returns (VC §§4453 and 11713.12, CCC §§1793.22-25)) covers california Civil Code (CCC) §1793.22 requires vehicle manufacturers to replace a new vehicle, or make restitution to the consumer if, after making a reasonable. This is commonly known as the “Lemon Law.” DMV is required to identify these vehicles on the titling documents. Part of General Information – Licensees. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • California Civil Code (CCC) §1793.22 requires vehicle manufacturers to replace a new vehicle, or make restitution to the consumer if, after making a reasonable….
  • This is commonly known as the “Lemon Law.” DMV is required to identify these vehicles on the titling documents.
  • This includes vehicles for which similarly marked nonresident titling documents are submitted.
  • DMV identifies these vehicles as: Lemon Law Buyback—A vehicle reacquired by the manufacturer on or after January 1, 1996.
  • Warranty Return—A vehicle reacquired by the manufacturer on or prior to December 31, 1995.

Important Facts

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2.040
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General Information – Licensees
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