Carmax Certified Pre-Ownded Fraud Alert: CPO Inspection Reports violate California Consumer Protection Laws

Think CarMax sold you a Lemon, or defrauded you in the sale of their “Certified Pre-Owned” cars, vans, or trucks?  A devastating ruling against CarMax will help your case.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling in favor of CarMax Auto Superstores LLC, saying the inspection certificates CarMax provides California consumers are insufficient to label used vehicles “certified” under California law.

In a published opinion, a three-judge panel found the report used by CarMax does not rise to the level required to call a used vehicle “certified” under California’s vehicle code because it merely contains a list of inspected vehicle components without naming which parts passed or failed their tests.

California consumers who were sold problem vehicles by Carmax may have claims for consumer fraud. Contact the Hanson Law Firm 858.451.0291, for your free lemon law or car fraud consultation.