🚗 California Auto Dealer Law Update – What to Know Going Forward Quick update for anyone operating or planning to operate as a California car dealer: California is continuing to tighten consumer protection and transparency rules for auto sales. The biggest themes dealers should be preparing for are: • More pricing transparency – Total vehicle price and add-ons must be clearly disclosed upfront. • Stricter rules on add-ons – Dealers should avoid charging for products or services that don’t clearly benefit the buyer. • Used vehicle protections expanding – Proposed and upcoming changes focus heavily on used car transactions, including older vehicles and higher-mileage inventory. • Documentation & compliance – Stronger expectations around record-keeping, advertising accuracy, and contract disclosures. 👉 These rules apply to licensed dealers, including those selling older or high-mileage vehicles. The goal is protecting consumers, but dealers who stay compliant and transparent will be positioned to operate safely and scale without issues. Discussion question: How are you currently handling disclosures, add-ons, and paperwork — and where do you think your dealership could tighten up compliance?