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Category: Auto Defense

New Bill Regarding GAP Refunds To Consumers Signed

Posted October 19, 2022November 9, 2022 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in 2022, Auto Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

On January 1, 2023, new rules will go into effect concerning guaranteed asset protection waivers (“GAP”) in California.  On September 13, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-2311 into law which […]

California Supreme Court to Review Holder Rule Attorneys’ Fees Limitations

Posted May 7, 2021 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in 2021, Auto Defense, FTC Holder Rule, James S. Sifers

The ever-changing position with respect to holder liability continues to evolve in California.  In 2019, Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5 became law.  The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to […]

COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Automobile Dealerships and Rentals

Posted July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in 2020, Auto Defense, Covid-19, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Automobile Dealerships and Rentals With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Governor Newsom has recently ordered new California closures for non-essential businesses. The State Public Health Officer has […]

Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5. Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in 2020, Auto Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

On July 12, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5.  The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to legislatively overturn Lafferty v. Wells Fargo Bank, […]

Online Vehicle Sales and Off-Site Delivery

Posted May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in 2020, Auto Defense, Covid-19, Paige C. Sirey, Used-Car Dealerships

Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”), many industries are faced with unprecedented challenges – including the automobile sales industry. Fortunately, the California Department of Motor Vehicles […]

Heavy Duty Vehicle Registration Compliance

Posted October 16, 2019October 17, 2019 joseruiz1983Posted in Auto Defense, DMV

In support of California’s clean-air goals, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) has announced a new policy that blocks registration of certain vehicles. Dealers must know which vehicles are subject […]

New Bill Signed Into Law Could Possibly Affect All Finance Companies

Posted August 14, 2019August 15, 2019 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in Auto Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

On July 12, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsome signed a bill which enacted Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5. The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to legislatively overturn Lafferty v. Wells […]

Repair Work: A Word of Caution

Posted June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in Attorney, Auto Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

As has become a truth in California with respect to auto dealers, no good deed goes unpunished.  Many consumer attorneys have taken issue with dealers providing goodwill and/or warranty work […]

Dealer Bond vs. Cash Deposit

Posted May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in Attorney, Auto Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

In order to operate as a dealer in California, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) requires dealers to provide a $50,000 dealer bond to protect purchasers, sellers, financing agencies, […]

Electronic Signatures in Vehicle Sales

Posted November 26, 2018May 16, 2019 joseruiz1983Leave a commentPosted in Attorney, Auto Defense, Defense, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

Electronic transactions have vastly simplified the way many industries document deals.  Several of my automobile dealership clients have inquired as to whether vehicle transactions can be documented electronically.  Currently, the […]

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