An Act modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions

This Massachusetts bill (H 4979) updates consumer protections for used car buyers. It establishes mileage-based warranty periods: 90 days/3,750 miles for cars under 50,000 miles, 60 days/2,500 miles for 50k-100k miles, and 30 days/1,250 miles for 100k-200k miles. The bill also increases dealer bond requirements from $25,000 to $50,000 and mandates new 10-day written notices for defaults in car financing agreements, giving buyers 21 days to cure defaults before repossession. These changes directly affect consumers purchasing used vehicles and dealerships operating under Massachusetts law.