Automobile (Sales)
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| - | <p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''] has jurisdiction over any business selling | + | |
| + | <p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''] has jurisdiction over any business selling vehicles and requires licensure of that business. They also have forms and information on buying a vehicle from or selling to a private party. A smog check may be needed. The DMV's Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability will protect consumers from liability when buying or selling a car. </p><br> | ||
<p>DMV does not regulate sales between private parties. Disputes arising from private party sales are a civil matter.</p><br> | <p>DMV does not regulate sales between private parties. Disputes arising from private party sales are a civil matter.</p><br> | ||
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[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/fotocinv.htm '''Investigations office locations''']<br> | [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/fotocinv.htm '''Investigations office locations''']<br> | ||
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| + | <p>Safecar.gov, a web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers crash tests, five-star safety ratings, safety features, and recalls. The agency also maintains a toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline to receive complaints and provide information on vehicle safety recalls.</p> | ||
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| + | [http://www.safecar.gov '''www.safecar.gov''']<br> | ||
| + | (888) 327-4236<br> | ||
| + | (800) 424-9153 TTY<br> | ||
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has jurisdiction over any business selling vehicles and requires licensure of that business. They also have forms and information on buying a vehicle from or selling to a private party. A smog check may be needed. The DMV's Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability will protect consumers from liability when buying or selling a car.
DMV does not regulate sales between private parties. Disputes arising from private party sales are a civil matter.
Department of Motor Vehicles
(800) 777-0133
www.dmv.ca.gov
Investigations office locations
Safecar.gov, a web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers crash tests, five-star safety ratings, safety features, and recalls. The agency also maintains a toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline to receive complaints and provide information on vehicle safety recalls.
www.safecar.gov
(888) 327-4236
(800) 424-9153 TTY
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