‘AS IS’ on a Georgia Used Car Buyers Guide: What It Really Waives (2026)
AS IS waives the implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 11-2-316. But NOT written promises, FBPA fraud, title-brand disclosure, or federal Buyers Guide requirements.
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Georgia TAVT Calculator 2026: How to Calculate What You Actually Owe
Georgia TAVT is 7.0% in 2026. Applied to fair market value, reduced by trade-in and rebates. Worked examples across common deal structures. Legacy 6.6% rate expired June 2023.
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Yo-Yo Financing in Georgia: What It Is, Why It Is Illegal, and What to Do If It Happens
Dealer post-signing renegotiation. Georgia FBPA § 10-1-393(b) fraud framework. Federal UDAAP if lender involved. Right to unwind and refuse worse terms.
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Georgia Diminished Value Claim 2026: The One Rule Every Driver Should Know
Under Mabry v. State Farm (2001), Georgia is one of the strongest states for third-party diminished value claims. Typical 10-25% of pre-accident value. 4-year statute of limitations.
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Georgia Auto Repossession Laws 2026: What Lenders Can and Cannot Do
Georgia allows self-help repossession without a court order, but breach-of-peace bars it. SCRA blocks non-judicial repo for active-duty military. Right of redemption under U.C.C. § 11-9-623.
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Georgia Doc Fees 2026: What’s Legal, What’s Negotiable, What to Ask Before Signing
No Georgia statutory cap on doc fees. Typical range $250-$999. Jimmy Britt at $489 is below-market. Doc fees enter TAVT base. Negotiable in writing before signing.
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Georgia GAP Insurance Cost 2026: Dealer vs Credit Union vs Auto Insurance Carrier
Dealer-sold GAP in Georgia typically costs $400-$900. Credit union GAP typically $200-$400. Same coverage. 30-day free-look. How to cancel and switch.
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Metro Atlanta Emissions Inspection 2026 — 13 Counties, Exemptions, and What to Check Before You Buy
13 metro Atlanta counties require emissions inspection. Full list, exemptions, fee cap, and what buyers should check before signing for a used vehicle registered in the area.
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Trampa Procesal de la Ley de Limones de Georgia: La Ventana de 28 Días, la Regla de 3 Intentos y el Reloj de Arbitraje de 1 Año Que la Mayoría de Compradores Pierde
La Ley de Limones de Georgia protege a los compradores de vehículos nuevos/arrendados/demostrados con menos de 24 meses / 24,000 millas — pero solo si cumplen con la ventana de 28 días para el intento final, prueban 3 intentos de reparación para la misma inconformidad (o 1 para un defecto grave de seguridad), y presentan el arbitraje dentro de 1 año de la expiración del período de derechos.
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Georgia Lemon Law Procedural Trap: The 28-Day Window, the 3-Attempt Rule, and the 1-Year Arbitration Clock That Most Buyers Miss
Georgia’s Lemon Law protects buyers of new/leased/demo vehicles under 24 months / 24,000 miles — but only if they hit the 28-day final attempt window, prove 3 repair attempts for the same nonconformity (or 1 for a serious safety defect), and file arbitration within 1 year of the rights period expiring. Miss any deadline, lose the whole claim.
