What is an express warranty?

An express warranty is a clearly stated guarantee by a seller of a product that a product will perform in a certain manner. It is distinct from an implied warranty, which is imposed by the law even when not clearly stated. In many cases, both express and implied warranties will apply.

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What are my remedies in California under the UCC?

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a national code set in place to help regulate warranty laws from state to state. The UCC provides recommendations for warranty laws, but does not dictate specifics or require that states adopt certain regulations, so a consumer’s (and manufacturer’s) rights under the UCC may vary depending on where he or she is located and/or where the manufacturer of the product in question is located and whether that state has adopted some or all of the UCC provisions.

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What if I buy a car as is?

If you buy a car ‘as is,’ that means there is no warranty- either express or implied- associated with the purchase of that car. Under the law, there are both express and implied warranties available for many different types of purchases. This means that even if a seller doesn’t make you a specific promise that the item will work, an implied warranty may kick in and you may be guaranteed that an item will perform as it should and/or that all promises regarding the type of the item were true. However, when a car is sold ‘as is’ that means that no warranty applies at all, not even an implied warranty.

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