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car dealer bond 5 comments
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red flag rules from the dmv become the law june 1, 2010 no comments
red flag rules from the FTC becomes the law june 1, 2010 no comments
dmv announces vehicle history database 2 comments
Californias Can Get Access To Vehicle Histories
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Media Relations Office
2415 First Avenue, MS F-122
Sacramento, CA 95818
Contact: DMV Public Affairs
www.dmv.ca.gov
www.youtube.com/CaliforniaDMV
Feb 18, 2010
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that its vehicle title history and brand information is now available to consumers through the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). The database greatly improves the tracking of vehicles across state lines for law enforcement and motor vehicle agencies. It also allows consumers to learn about the history of a vehicle prior to making a purchase.
DMV Director George Valverde said California is supportive of NMVTIS, and sees it as another valuable tool for consumer protection. “We are delighted that prospective purchasers of vehicles can now access title and brand information on the millions of updated vehicle records California provides to the NMVTIS database.”
California is one of 31 states now participating in NMVTIS, which was established by federal law in 1992 as a major tool to combat rampant nationwide vehicle theft and fraud. According to statistics released earlier this year, 1.3 million vehicles are stolen in the 50 states each year, with losses to consumers totaling more than $8 billion. NMVTIS records are available at http://www.vehiclehistory.gov by providing a vehicle identification number and paying a nominal fee.
NMVTIS is operated on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Justice by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). Several entities are required to regularly report information to NMVTIS, including: State motor vehicle agencies; Insurance carriers (including some self-insuring entities); and, auto recyclers and salvage yards.
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automated man is not your friend
our car dealer school is an excellent way to teach the car biz 1 comment
if you have experience in the car business
and someone you know is out of work
consider becoming a wholesale car dealer
to teach your family the car biz
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dmv waives car dealer renewal penalties for january 2010 due to a computer glitch no comments
January Dealer Renewal Notices
New Information
January 2010 dealer renewal notifications were not issued.
The error has been identified and corrected.
Renewal notifications will be issued as soon as possible.
Penalty fees for all January dealer licenses renewals will be waived; however, dealers must still renew within the 30-day renewal grace period per California Vehicle Code (CVC) §11717(c).
License Renewal Procedures
Dealers requiring renewal must:
Visit the department’s website for licensing information at: www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/dealer.htm.
Complete the Renewal Application (OL 45) form available at: www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol45.htm.
Review the mandatory dealer education requirements in the Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual available at: www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/reg_hdbk_pdf/toc.htm.
Access dealer education providers at: www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/dlr_edu_provider.htm.
Renew dealer license plates using the Application for License Plates, Stickers, Registration Card (OL 22) available at: www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol22.htm.
Contact their local inspector prior to license renewal if they have added a branch office or changed a location, firm name, or ownership.
Mail the renewal application and accompanying forms to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing Section
PO Box 932342 MS L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420
Additional Information
Dealers with license plates that are lost, stolen, or need to be surrendered, must complete a Statement of Lost, Stolen, or Surrendered Special Plates (OL 247) available at: www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol247.htm.
Dealer license renewal status is updated daily and can be verified on the department’s website at: https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/olinq2/welcome.do.
Background
Normally, courtesy dealer license renewal notices are sent in advance. Due to an error identified, January 2010 notices did not generate.
Distribution
Notification that this memo is available online at www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/olin/olin.htm
was made via e-mail alert service in January 2010 to the following:
Dealers
Contact
Questions regarding this memo may be directed to the Occupational Licensing Firms Unit, at (916) 229-3126.
MARY GARCIA, DMV Chief Occupational Licensing
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renewal certification for car dealers with express mail delivery is $ 85.
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dmv penalty fee waived for january 2010 car dealer renewals
wholesale dealers may never hold or enter into consignment agreements no comments
wholesale dealers may not accept vehicles on consignment
wholesale dealers may not consign vehicles to retail car dealers
BUT
there is a legal way to broker consignments to retail car dealers
AND
wholesale dealers may sell there vehicles to a retail dealer on a promise
with a completed wholesale ROS and a promissary note
bill of sale, sales agreement, smog certificate & division 12 safety check
also suggested
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automated man is not your friend
car dealers: good car dealer education will prepare you for a surprise visit from the dmv police 1 comment
our car dealer pre-licensing class
recently held at a local car dealership
was surprised by a visit from the dmv police
four plainclothes dmv investigators in black unmarked chrysler 300′s
arrived at this local dealership for what they described as a ” dmv spot check ”
they explained this unannounced visit to the dealership by dmv investigations staff
was part of a dmv effort to ensure compliance by local dealers to existing dmv regulations
the dmv police fanned out and inspected all of the vehicles at this small dealership
the dmv police inspected the entire location & the sales office
the dmv police requested access to the secured deal jackets in the owners office
the owner of the dealership was not present at the time of this ” dmv spot check ”
these dmv police are part of a team of 230 dmv investigation staff throughout california
they were courteous & professional, knowledgeable & willing to listen to my questions
we discussed:
the differences between dmv investigations & dmv inspectors
the buyer’s guide posting requirements from the FTC
the signage requirements and our three gotplates.com dealer office signs
the red flag rules for car dealers offering credit to buyers
the recent dmv red flags memo directing dealers to become red flag compliant
the need for posted business hours at each retail location
the car buyer bill of rights provisions
our pre-licensing dealer class was actually enhanced by this ” dmv spot check ”
the dmv police visit placed emphasis on the retail car dealer rules and the importance
of each car dealer to keep the office in order, signs posted as required & dmv paperwork secured
this local car dealership did well with its ” dmv spot check ” by dmv investigations
good dealer education is the crux of dmv rules compliance
comprehensive training and an understanding of the dmv rulebook
as it pertains to your car dealership is what we are all about
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our conclusion:
the ” dmv spot check ” by the dmv police for dmv rules compliance is a great idea
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