California Legislature passed Senate Bill 766 (CARS ACT). The law goes into effect on October 1, 2026, and introduces new requirements to the auto dealer industry. Learn what dealers can do now to prepare for these changes.
The California Supreme Court’s ruling on the 30-day arbitration fee deadline allows businesses to avoid penalties for late payments under good-faith mistakes.
The California CARS Act (SB766) proposes new disclosure, cancellation, and recordkeeping rules for auto dealers. Learn how it could affect the industry.
Cal. Civ. Code § 3068 enumerates the caps on vehicle repair and storage that a lienholder may charge before releasing a vehicle to its legal owner.
California legislature passed SB-478 designed to target “Junk Fees.” SB-478 led to the amendment of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA”).
CA Passes Bill Aimed At Reducing Catalytic Converter Theft California recently passed Senate Bill 55, which was aimed at reducing catalytic converter theft. Senate Bill 55 added Cal. Veh. Code § 24020, which prohibits dealers and retail sellers from selling “a new or used vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter unless the catalytic converter has been permanently marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN)…” (Section 24020(a).) Per Section 24020(c), “‘permanently […]
