All businesses come with certain risks, but when you are a car dealer you might face a very unique risk – LAWSUITS! Unfortunately, many dealers are losing legal battles, lots of money, time, and even their business due to false claims. Being aware of eight common ways dealerships get sued can help you protect your …
Auto dealer bonds, also called dealer surety bonds or car dealer bonds, are government-required surety bonds that auto dealers must maintain to obtain a dealer license, and must remain active as far as the dealership is in business. Dealer bonds are usually purchased from a Surety Company (like Hudson Insurance, American Contractors Indemnity Company, etc.) and …
It’s been brought to our attention that some dealers are still selling vehicles with safety recalls open! This is alarming, as it puts both the buyers of those vehicles and everyone on the road at risk. We urge you not to sell any vehicle with an open safety recall. You, as a dealer could be held …
Doing business in California is tough, especially if you’re a car dealer. California is home to thousands of new and used car dealerships. It is also home to seemingly endless new laws which have made doing business in California more difficult than in other states. While these laws regulate dealerships and the sale of vehicles, …
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Mandatory Dealer Safety & Sanitation Protocols Before Re-Opening As we told you yesterday, our collective efforts have paid off! Auto Sales are Officially Essential (with certain limitations). But, you must have certain Safety & Sanitation Protocols in place to stay open. If you don’t, you could be responsible under the CLRA for $100,000+ in medical costs and damages. DealerXT has prepared a …
Another win for a Northern California Dealer thanks to well-known dealership defense attorneys Auto Legal Group LLP, known by the dealership community simply as, ALG. ALG is one of the only law firms in California that only represents new and used car dealerships. “They wanted thousands of dollars to settle the case. We argued our defenses …
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