Just bought a used car in CA, and I am having catalytic converter error code in less than two weeks , what can I do ?
I just bought a used 2015 Honda civic from a dealership less than two weeks ago and I got a check emission system error, I took it to O’reily to scan it and I got code P0420, notably,
The report showed the code had , permanent, pending , stored status
The car passed smog test less than a month ago
also
PCM (PGM-Fi) Malfunction.
2. PCM Malfunction(Engine).Modulator-Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
Fail-Safe Relay Stuck Off
The car was sold as is with a smog pass certificate from a month ago.
What are my options here , I talked to the dealership, they told me they will talk to the mechanic and see if they can fix it, hopefully they would. However, worst case scenario, what are my options ?
Do I file a complaint against them in the DMV and BAR and still pay for the fixes out of pocket ?
Are they under any obligation to fix it , since the issue is smog related and the other one with the brakes is safety related or the AS IS clause protects them still ?
Appreciate your answers