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AB 1215 also included a mandate for dealers to participate in the
California Department of Motor Vehicle's Business Partner Automation Program, to enable fast and easy title and registration processes, saving the state time and labor costs and dealers/consumers needless time and paper forms at the
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Because of CA AB 1215, starting on July 1, 2012, California new and used car and truck dealers started to check a
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System report before selling any used vehicle. The vehicle history check information contains the most up-to-date Department of Motor Vehicle
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must be disclosed to consumers. Each vehicle with salvage title brands or other problem is required to have a red 4” x 5” sticker with language warning potential buyers that the vehicle has this kind of salvage history. The dealer must also provide a copy of the
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title information from participating states, along with the industry’s most complete salvage auction, junkyard and insurance company sourced total loss information. Only providers cleared by the
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System can participate.
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advocates hoped for the law to lead to a similar federal program. The bill passed the
California State Assembly 67-4 and the California State Senate 30-4 before being signed by Governor Jerry Brown.
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requirements. Lawmakers estimated the legislation to save taxpayers as much as $ 9 million per year by using electronic titling systems.
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183:"In California, a New Lemon Law to Protect Used-Car Shoppers"
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Bill Text: CA Assembly Bill 1215 - 2011-2012 Regular
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