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What Car Dealerships Are Saying About Us

The DealerXT system is fast, easy to use, and cuts sales process time down so you put the focus back on what matters: your business. Created firsthand by auto industry professionals, DealerXT understands the nuances of the dealership business—from staffing to customer service. Most importantly, we know how to keep car dealerships safe. As the #1 […]

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CarGurus: Used Car Prices on the Brink of Peaking

Market Analysis Reveals Potential Plateau in Used Car Pricing Trends Nearing an Apex: Used Car Prices Show Signs of Plateauing According to the recent 2023 Intelligence Report from CarGurus, average listing prices for used cars experienced an increase in May. However, it appears that prices may be approaching their peak. By the end of May, […]

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Auto Fraud Legal Center Lost a Case: Legal Battle over CPOs

During the last week of March 2023, the Auto Fraud Legal Center, California’s leading automotive consumer firm, lost a case against Toyota Motor Sales USA (“Toyota”), involving the validity of Lexus’ “L Certified” program, Mazyck v. RNL Automotive, LLC/Toyota Motor Sales USA. The consumer plaintiff in the case challenged the program’s validity after purchasing a […]

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The California Vehicle Code

The California Vehicle Code (CVC) is a collection of state laws and regulations that govern the use of motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on California roads. It covers a wide range of topics, including traffic laws, vehicle registration requirements, driver’s licensing rules, and vehicle equipment standards. The CVC is divided into several different divisions, each […]

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Important Insights on DMV Raids: Protect Your Rights

Dealer Experiences: Insights on DMV Investigator Raids and Your Rights In response to our previous article about DMV Investigator Raids and your rights as a dealer, some dealers reached out to us to also share their experience. The following story reflects the general experience of the other dealers. “We had four investigators, all of them […]

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Failure to properly disclose charges, terms and conditions of optional service contract

Disclosing Optional Service Contracts When it comes to optional service contracts, providing a comprehensive understanding of charges, terms, and conditions is not only an ethical responsibility but also a legal requirement. This article explores into the potential legal consequences of failing to properly disclose these crucial aspects, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and adherence […]