The price you see should be a price you can actually buy the vehicle for.
We don’t charge for nitrogen in our tires — and we never have.
You choose the products and protection options that make sense for you.
Your Personal Client Advisor can explain everything before you decide.
What Is the California CARS Act?
The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act
took effect October 1, 2026. It creates new rules for California dealerships
around advertised pricing, add-on products, financing, trade-ins and qualifying
used-vehicle transactions.
At Hello Auto Group, we believe buying a car should already be clear.
You should understand what you’re paying, what is optional and what you’re
agreeing to before you sign.
Key Changes You Should Know
Vehicle pricing should make it easier to understand what you’ll actually be expected to pay.
Optional products should be clearly identified so you can decide whether they make sense for you.
Dealers cannot charge for certain products or services that provide no meaningful benefit.
Important financing terms and costs cannot be materially misrepresented.
Trade value and how it applies to your purchase should be clear.
Qualifying used purchases include additional cancellation protections.
Don’t Pay for Something That Doesn’t Benefit You
You’ve probably seen it before — a vehicle is advertised at one price,
then hundreds of dollars are added for
“nitrogen-filled tires.”
California’s CARS Act restricts dealers from charging for certain
add-on products or services when the buyer receives no meaningful benefit.
At Hello Auto Group, we have never charged customers for nitrogen
in their tires — and we never will.
Dealer Add-Ons
✓ Extended service contracts
✓ Tire & wheel protection
✓ Key replacement coverage
✓ GAP coverage
✓ Accessories you choose
× Products with no meaningful benefit
× Optional products presented as required
× Products added without your agreement
× Unclear or unexplained charges
× Hidden mandatory dealer products
California CARS Act
Qualifying used vehicles valued at
$50,000 or less
may be covered by California’s three-day cancellation right,
subject to mileage, condition and other requirements.
Qualifying buyers have three days to exercise the cancellation right.
A restocking fee may apply as permitted by California law.
Mileage and vehicle-condition requirements must be met.
Know Before You Return
California’s statutory cancellation protection is not an unlimited return policy.
Eligibility, mileage, vehicle condition and applicable fees are governed by California law.
Shopping at Any California Dealership?
Can I actually buy this vehicle for the advertised price?
Are any dealer-installed products required?
Which products are optional and what does each one cost?
What actual benefit am I receiving from each add-on?
Frequently Asked Questions
Shop With Confidence
We’ll explain the numbers, answer your questions, clearly identify your options
and let you decide what makes sense for you.
Consumer Information:
This page provides general information about California vehicle-purchase protections
and Hello Auto Group’s approach to transparent vehicle sales. Eligibility and
requirements may vary by transaction.
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