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California drivers are getting a little more protection at the dealership — but they’re still getting hammered everywhere else.
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A new law taking effect Oct. 1 will force California car dealers to be more upfront about vehicle prices and give some buyers a 48-hour window to return their rides for a full refund.
But for Californians already getting crushed by the cost of owning and operating a car, the new rules do little to ease the bigger pain at the pump, the tire shop and beyond.
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Senate Bill 766, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, is known as the California CARS Act and aims to crack down on misleading dealership practices.
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The bill was originally introduced by state Sen. Ben Allen, who represents the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles County.
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Allen said the law is expected to make things right for car shoppers.
“For years, car shoppers have been mistreated and duped into purchasing unsafe vehicles or vehicles with add-ons and features they didn’t know about, saddling them with unnecessary debt and risking their lives on the road,” Allen told NBC Bay Area.
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“These practices will finally come to an end in California.”
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Under the law, dealers will have to clearly disclose the price of a vehicle in advertisements, excluding taxes and certain fees.
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Dealerships will also have to provide a full refund for vehicles priced at $50,000 or less if buyers return them within 48 hours of purchase.
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That said, dealers will be allowed to charge restocking fees, and the car can’t have more than 400 additional miles on it before it’s returned.
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The new rules also prohibit dealers from misleading customers about financing terms, whether a vehicle is actually in stock or whether add-ons and services are necessary.
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That includes products such as warranties and tire protection plans.
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But even a more transparent sticker price won’t solve California’s much bigger driving-cost problem.
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The Golden State is already dealing with some of the nation’s most painful gas prices, with regular unleaded averaging $6.39 a gallon Tuesday — just pennies below the state’s record high.
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And drivers aren’t only getting squeezed at the pump.
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In August, Newsom approved a law that will phase out replacement tires that don’t meet California’s new energy-efficiency standards.
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The regulations are expected to affect roughly 70% of replacement tires currently on the market, potentially forcing Californians to have to spend more for compliant rubber.
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Newsom has defended the rules by arguing that lower-resistance tires will improve mileage and ultimately save drivers money.
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“The ROI is pretty good,” Newsom said, referring to Democrats’ arguments that the rules, which mandate lower-resistance tires, will translate to cars using less gas or electricity through better mileage.
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