California Auto Dealer Bond
Learn about the California auto dealer bond requirements.
This video will break down what an auto dealer bond is and why you're required to purchase it.
You'll learn about the different classifications and the bond requirements for each. You'll also learn how much a California auto dealer bond costs and how to keep it renewed.
Use the timestamps below to skip around to the part of the video you find most relevant.
- 00:21 - Video agenda
- 00:44 - California auto dealer license classifications
- 01:21 - What is an auto dealer surety bond?
- 02:05 - Examples of fraudulent actions licensed dealers commit
- 02:48 - What are the California auto dealer bond amounts?
- 03:27 - How much does it cost to purchase your auto dealer bond?
- 04:16 - How does the purchase process work?
- 05:03 - Pricing examples of credit driven auto dealer surety bonds
- 05:29 - What happens after you purchase?
- 06:07 - What happens after 12 months of being bonded?
- 06:47 - Video recap and purchase your bond today
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