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| - | + | <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>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''] has jurisdiction over any business selling | + | |
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<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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(800) 777-0133<br> | (800) 777-0133<br> | ||
[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov''']<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> | ||
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<p>[[file:green_arrow.jpg|link=http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/guide/index.shtml|Consumer Resource & Referral Guide]] | <p>[[file:green_arrow.jpg|link=http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/guide/index.shtml|Consumer Resource & Referral Guide]] | ||
Consumer Resource & Referral Guide<br> | Consumer Resource & Referral Guide<br> | ||
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Directory of State Agencies<br> | Directory of State Agencies<br> | ||
[[file:green_arrow.jpg|link=http://www.dca.ca.gov/consumer/links_federal.shtml|Directory of Federal Agencies]] | [[file:green_arrow.jpg|link=http://www.dca.ca.gov/consumer/links_federal.shtml|Directory of Federal Agencies]] | ||
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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
Consumer Resource & Referral Guide
Directory of State Agencies
Directory of Federal Agencies
Return to DCA Home Page
