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Built on Real Law Experience If you want your car dealership to be protected, you need the help of people experienced in protecting car dealerships. DealerXT was created by dealership defense lawyers with direct courtroom/jury trial experience in Consumer Legal Remedies Act, ASFA, Lemon Law, and other laws regulating the car sales industry.  Knowing how to […]

Honda Struggles with Chip Shortages and COVID Outbreaks Honda Motor Company, the Japanese automaker, has struggled with chip shortages and COVID outbreaks that have hampered production. In February, the automaker said the chip shortage was bottoming out but would probably drag on through the second half of this year. The financial results for the quarter […]

According to the latest report from vAuto of Cox Automotive, retail used vehicle sales experienced a decline in March. The decrease was attributed to several factors, including the ongoing shortage of new vehicles and the rise in prices of used cars. Impact of New Vehicle Shortage on Used Car Sales The ongoing shortage of new vehicles […]

We review legal cases so we can appraise you of what is happening.  On March 27, 2019, a California Appeals Court published a Decision on the case of Valdez v. Seidner-Miller (Toyota of Glendora).  This case is of extreme importance for several reasons and requires your attention and possible changes in your policies and procedures. It should be noted that […]

Navigating the Surge in Light Vehicle Sales: Strategies for Success The surge in Light Vehicle Sales Continues According to S&P Global Mobility, light-vehicle sales volume in May 2023 is projected to reach 1.31 million units, marking an 18% year-over-year increase. This represents the 10th consecutive month of volume improvement compared to the previous year. Supply […]

Summary of the New Sales Tax Law for Car Dealerships: On June 20, 2020, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bills 82 and 85 (Bills) to assist in addressing California’s budget deficit caused by the Covid pandemic. Some changes took effect since January 1, 2021. These changes require that some used vehicle dealerships pay sales and […]

The number of consumer lawyers suing car dealers for selling vehicles with prior damage or accident is still on the rise. In California, Kasra Sadr, Esq. of The Car Law Firm has been suing California auto dealers for years. Sadr seems to target dealers who sell cars that have been involved in prior accidents or sustained prior […]