Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes legal safeguards for residents who purchase used and leased cars in Massachusetts.

Highlights:

• Establishes legal safeguards for residents who purchase used and leased cars in Massachusetts, including (Sec. 2-10):

• Expanding the Lemon Aid Law by providing consumers 7 days from the date of delivery to inspect their vehicle and obtain a full refund if the vehicle fails inspection (current law provides 7 days from the date of sale);

• Increasing the surety bond amounts for used car dealers from $25,000 to $50,000;

• Permitting the Attorney General to file claims against surety bonds for consumers; and

• Removing the requirement for a court judgment for recovery against a bond;

• Ensuring those who lease a vehicle have the same rights to repossession notice and right to cure as those who finance a vehicle; and

• Increasing the used vehicle warranty from 125,000 miles to 150,000 miles.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 11).

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