CA's lemon law is changing and car buyers have fewer protections in the new year

Starting January 1, 2025, California's new lemon law will change how consumers can address defective vehicles, but may not provide the same level of protection.

Critics argue that the new law, rushed through the Legislature, significantly dilutes consumer rights, even while Gov. Newsom contends it's necessary to clear court congestion.

The California Supreme Court's decision complicates matters further by ruling that lemon law protections for used vehicle buyers are less robust than previously interpreted.

As lawmakers scramble to amend the newly signed law, many California car buyers are left uncertain about how their rights will be affected come January.

Read at ABC7 San Francisco