California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 871.27

CCP § 871.27 Effective Jan 1, 2025Title 10 · Part 2 · Ch. 12

Statute text

(a)This section only applies to a civil action seeking restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle pursuant to Section 871.20.

(b)The defendant is entitled to an offset in the calculation of the actual price paid or payable for optional equipment, service contracts, or GAP financing purchased by the plaintiff during the motor vehicle purchase or lease transaction from third parties, except for optional purchases for dealer-supplied equipment or services.

(1)Optional equipment and accessories, theft-deterrent devices, surface-protection products, service contracts, extended warranties, debt-cancellation agreements, and guaranteed asset protection (”GAP”) financing supplied by a third party that is not the selling or leasing dealership or an authorized retail facility for the original equipment manufacturer are not recoverable as damages pursuant to this section.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 938, Sec. 1. (AB 1755) Effective January 1, 2025.