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Requirements for a Dealer License with a Past Conviction

October 13th, 2023 by admin

An application for an Occupational License where there is a past criminal history, either Felony or Misdemeanor that occurred within the past 10 years need to be disclosed in the Personal History Questionnaire form even if you were pardoned, pled nolo...

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Surety Bonds for Vehicle Dealers

September 12th, 2023 by Jessica Biarbe

Before any dealer license is issued or renewed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the applicant must file with the Occupational License Unit a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer or cash CD in the same amount. Surety bonds are designed to...

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What Is Garage Liability Insurance?

August 7th, 2023 by Jessica Biarbe

Garage liability insurance is a specialty type of insurance targeted to the automotive industry. The policy protects property damage and bodily injury resulting from operations. How Garage Liability Insurance Works Garage liability insurance is a type...

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What is a Buy Here Pay Here Dealer?

December 28th, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe

"Buy here, pay here" dealerships are auto dealers that not only sell cars but effectively act as the bank, too, by providing in-house financing, typically for buyers with bad credit.* Interest rates can be higher than other lending options and customers...

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Used Car Rule & Used Car Dealer Buyer's Guide

December 13th, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe

Every retail dealer that offers vehicles for sale must have a Federal Trade Commission Buyers Guide affixed to the vehicle. The Used Car Rule has been in effect since 1985. This article gives the basics of the Used Car Rule and information for the Buyers...

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California Law AB68 - "Car Buyer's Bill of Rights"

December 8th, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe

This article will cover sections the Car Buyers Bill Of Rights as it pertains to the purchase contract for a buyer from a retail dealership. There are several requirements for a retail dealer to remain in compliance with this...

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How to tell if your California used car dealer location is in compliance?

June 15th, 2020 by Jessica Biarbe

OFFICE AREA The office of a Dealer’s place of business and each branch location of the dealership must be established to the extent that its construction is not temporary, transitory or mobile in nature. A Retail Dealers place of business is a place...

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