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No cool off in CA. He CAN take the BIL to court if he can prove non disclosure he can get damages up to the cost of the vehicle.
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Bullschit. People selling used cars privately have no legal obligation whatsoever to even know the mechanical condition of the car, much less provide some "disclosure". They might have a moral obligation to tell what they know but most people don't know enough about cars, (or care), to know every issue an older car may have.
It is completely the responsibility of the buyer to examine the car, and get a PPI if they do not trust their own ability to assess a used car. All used car sales are, "as-is" in CA., (and most other states), unless otherwise stated in writing. The fact that the seller did not provide a smog certificate is a separate issue and could only be a legal issue if the car will not pass smog. It's not some magic bullet that cancels a transaction. The buyer accepted it w/o a smog. I do it all the time, (buy cars w/o smogs).
The guy could sue in small claims court for the cost o the repair, but he'd lose.