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Our 24-7 Dealer Training Specialists guide on obtaining your California Used Vehicle Dealer License will detail all the steps you need to know to get your DMV certified auto dealer license.
Get the GuideMay 28th, 2024 by Jessica Biarbe
It is unlawful for any person to act as a vehicle salesperson without having first obtained a license or temporary permit issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or if the license or temporary permit issued by the Department has been canceled, suspended,...
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April 12th, 2024 by Jessica Biarbe
Live Scan is an inkless electronic fingerprin!ng system developed by the Department of Justice. Fingerprints are electronically transmitted to the Department of Justice for a criminal records check along with personal descriptor information in a matter...
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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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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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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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April 30th, 2023 by Jessica Biarbe
DMV has now launched their Occupational Licensing Online Portal which allows applications to be processed more efficiently for original applications, renewals, modifications and management of your Occupational License. The new system streamlines the...
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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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December 21st, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe
An auto broker is simply an endorsement to a retail vehicle dealer’s license. They specialize as an auto buying service locating vehicles for customers according to their parameters and specifications of the vehicle the customer is looking to buy. Auto...
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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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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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November 23rd, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe
In this article we will discuss the proper and improper usage of dealer’s special plates. Upon receipt of the special plates from DMV, remember to maintain the registration card or a facsimile copy with the corresponding dealer plate with the vehicle...
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November 8th, 2021 by admin
The Vehicle Industry News Memo issue date November 1, 2021 gives information regarding Assembly Bill 174, which allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to discontinue printing and distribution the paper book version of the California Vehicle Code Book....
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November 2nd, 2021 by admin
PROCEDURAL MEMO VIN-2021-02 COUNTY FEE CHANGES (Reference Vehicle Code 9250.15 and 9250.19) Effective April 1, 2021 and thereafter, the Department of Motor Vehicles will be changing the fees for vehicle theft deterrence, and prosecution of driving under...
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September 2nd, 2021 by Jessica Biarbe
One of the biggest questions that we get is: Can I sell vehicles from my house? The short answer is yes, but probably not in the capacity in what you think. You can get your wholesale dealers license and sell vehicles from your home however there are...
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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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