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HRS §481J-5

When you must get the warranty and notices for a used car

When you buy a used motor vehicle, the dealer must give you the written warranty and any required notices before or when you sign the sales contract. These papers can be separate or part of the contract, but if part of the contract, they must be clearly labeled. The state can make rules about these notices, and failing to provide them is considered an unfair or deceptive act.

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The statute, as written — Notices

(a) The written warranty provided for in section 481J-2 and the written notices provided for in sections 481J-3 and 481J-4 shall be delivered to the consumer at or before the time the consumer signs the sales contract for the used motor vehicle. The warranty and the notice may be set forth on one sheet or on separate sheets. They may be separate from, attached to, or a part of the sales contract. If they are part of the sales contract, they shall be separated from the other contract provisions and each headed by a conspicuous title. (b) The director of commerce and consumer affairs may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to implement the notice provisions of this chapter. The rules may include the establishment of wording, format, placement, and distribution requirement for all notices specified in this chapter. (c) The failure of a dealer to provide the warranty or notices required by this chapter or the provision of false or misleading notices or warranties shall constitute prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive act under chapter 480.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§481J-2 Used car warranty rules for dealers and buyers

§481J-3 When dealers can sell used cars as is

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