What is the California CARS Act, and when does it begin?
The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, also called SB 766, introduces additional protections for vehicle shoppers beginning October 1, 2026. It addresses advertised pricing, sales disclosures, optional add-ons, and cancellation rights for qualifying used-vehicle transactions.
Is a vehicle’s advertised price the same as its out-the-door price?
Not necessarily. California’s CARS Act requires the disclosed total price to include dealer price adjustments and items already installed on the vehicle. Taxes and certain legally permitted fees may remain separate. When shopping at Roseville Automall, request an itemized out-the-door quote from the dealership selling the vehicle.
Are dealership add-on products required?
Under the CARS Act, written discussions of add-on products during negotiations must disclose that the add-on is not required to purchase or lease the vehicle. Ask the selling dealership to explain each product, its price, and how declining it affects your quote.
How are manufacturer rebates treated under the CARS Act?
The law’s defined total price is stated before rebate deductions. Rebates and incentives may be disclosed separately. Ask which offers you qualify for and request a written breakdown showing the vehicle price, eligible incentives, and remaining charges.
Does California’s three-day cancellation right apply to every car purchase?
No. Beginning October 1, 2026, qualifying used-vehicle purchases and leases priced at $50,000 or less include a three-day cancellation right. It does not create a general return period for new vehicles. Return conditions, mileage limits, and permitted fees apply, so review the written cancellation disclosure before signing.
Who should I contact about pricing or cancellation terms at Roseville Automall?
Contact the individual dealership offering the vehicle. Request its itemized quote and transaction disclosures, and direct questions about add-ons, financing, or cancellation procedures to that dealership before completing your purchase.
What is California’s MyFirstEV program?
MyFirstEV helps eligible California residents purchase or lease their first zero-emission vehicle through participating manufacturers. The incentive reduces the price at the time of the transaction.
How much is the MyFirstEV rebate?
The combined state and manufacturer incentive is $3,500 for an eligible new vehicle or $1,750 for an eligible used vehicle.
What vehicle price limits apply to MyFirstEV?
New vehicles generally must have an MSRP of $50,000 or less. Used vehicles generally must cost $25,000 or less. Certain California-headquartered manufacturers that exclusively produce zero-emission vehicles are exempt from these price limits.
Do plug-in hybrids qualify for MyFirstEV?
No. Eligible vehicle types include battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Plug-in hybrids do not qualify.
Can I use MyFirstEV for a used electric vehicle?
Eligible used vehicles must be purchased through a participating manufacturer’s certified pre-owned program and be at least two model years older than the purchase year. Confirm the specific vehicle’s eligibility before buying.
How do I check MyFirstEV availability at Roseville Automall?
Contact the dealership offering your vehicle to confirm participation, eligible models, available funding, and required documentation before ordering or purchasing. Availability varies, and purchases or orders placed before the manufacturer launches its incentive do not qualify.