April 30th, 2023
The DMV's Occupational Licensing Online Portal lets California dealers apply, renew, and modify licenses, pay fees, and schedule inspections online from home.
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Posted in: DMV Compliance
December 13th, 2021
The FTC Used Car Rule requires a Buyers Guide on every vehicle offered for sale. What the guide must show, when it changes, and the penalties for skipping it.
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Posted in: DMV Compliance
December 8th, 2021
California's Car Buyer's Bill of Rights (AB 68) sets cancellation rights, finance mark-up caps, and disclosure forms. What retail dealers must do to comply.
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Posted in: DMV Compliance
November 23rd, 2021
California dealer plates come with strict rules on placement, registration cards, and permitted use. Who can use them, how to order more plates, and violations.
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Posted in: DMV Compliance
November 8th, 2021
Assembly Bill 174 ended printed California Vehicle Code books. Here is where dealers get the electronic code book and the DMV memo that explains the change.
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Posted in: DMV Compliance
November 2nd, 2021
DMV procedural memo VIN-2021-02 details county fee changes for vehicle theft deterrence and fingerprint identification. New rates for Siskiyou and Santa Cruz.
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June 15th, 2020
Office, signage, display area, license display, business license, records: the California dealer location requirements DMV inspects before you sell any cars.
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