Understanding the Consequences and Responsibilities in the Automotive Market One area that demands meticulous attention is the dealer disclosure of a vehicle’s history, particularly if it has been utilized as a prior rental. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding the failure to reveal such crucial information to prospective buyers, highlighting the potential consequences,...Read More

Before opening a car dealership in California, several legal considerations should be taken into account. These include obtaining the proper licenses and permits, complying with state and federal regulations related to the sale of vehicles, and ensuring that the dealership is in compliance with any zoning laws or regulations in the area where it will...Read More

As car buyers become increasingly savvy about the importance of vehicle history reports, a new question has emerged: should dealerships be responsible for reporting mileage discrepancies caused by third-party notations? This issue often pops up when dealers purchase cars at auction and notice conflicting mileage info on their reports. But who’s responsible for ensuring that...Read More

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are vehicles that have both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, allowing them to run on both gasoline and electricity. While they may not be fully electric, they are still an important part of the electric revolution, as plug-in hybrids offer a range of benefits that can help accelerate the...Read More

Dealers are being targeted. Across the country, attorneys are filing lawsuits over supposed verbal promises made during vehicle sales — even when there’s no written proof. These false verbal misrepresentation claims can cost dealers thousands in legal fees, wasted time, and damaged reputations. At Auto Legal Group (ALG), we’re helping dealerships fight back. In a...Read More

In a decisive victory against Auto Fraud Legal Center (Hawk Berry, Josh Green), Auto Legal Group (ALG) proved that a buyer’s claim of verbal misrepresentation was brought in bad faith. Not only was the case dismissed, but the dealer was also awarded its attorney’s fees and costs — a rare and powerful outcome in arbitration....Read More

In an arbitration case, Auto Legal Group successfully defended a Sacramento dealership against claims that the dealership made a false statement that a new hybrid battery had been installed on the vehicle just before sale and sold it with a defective hybrid battery. The dispute started after the Sacramento dealership sold a 2012 Prius, which...Read More

Tariffs are expected to be implemented shortly on imported vehicles. This is causing a significant effect on vehicle sales and prices. Here is some information that has been shared with DealerXT. As of last weekend (March 29-30, 2025), sales of vehicles at new car dealerships have skyrocketed because customers expect a 20-25% increase in price...Read More

In the state of California, vehicle license fees (VLF) are a type of annual tax that is assessed on the ownership of a vehicle. The fee is based on the vehicle’s current market value and is typically paid when the vehicle is registered or when the registration is renewed. The VLF is collected by the California...Read More

The vehicle license fee is the annual fee on the ownership of a registered vehicle in CA in place of a personal property tax. Vehicle licensing fees and registration laws are ever-changing in California. In hopes of giving you an update on where fees currently stand and in order to protect yourselves, we are summarizing parts...Read More