Class Materials
Welcome to the Self-Paced Auto Dealer Pre-License Class. Start with the Introduction, then work through each chapter below — full text and video walkthroughs are provided for every topic.
- 📋Title & Disclaimers›
- 1Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Online Dealer Portal›
- 2Chapter 2: Preparing For Your Application Setup›
- 3Chapter 3: What Kind of License Should You Get & How Should You Structure Your Business?›
- 4Chapter 4: Best Practices For Obtaining Inventory & Dealer Auctions›
- 5Chapter 5: Forms Federal & State Form Requirements · Finance & Consignment Forms · Conditional Sales Contract›
- 6Chapter 6: Sales Tax›
- 7Chapter 7: Division 12 Safety and Odometers›
- 8Chapter 8: Smog, ASF Fees and Dealer Plates›
- 9Chapter 9: Advertising, Common Dealership Mistakes and Salesperson Licensing›
- 10Chapter 10: Vehicle History List and Forms Needed for Registration and Transfer›
- 🏁Review & Conclusion›
Ready to take the test? Once you have studied for at least 6 hours (hint, hint…we're timing you) go to your account and take the test.
Go to My AccountAdditional Video Content
- Adding and Managing Dealership Users
- Retail Report Of Sale REG 51
- Wholesale Report Of Sale REG 396
- Wholesale Report Of Sale At A Physical Auto Auction โ Reg 398
- Voiding A Report Of Sale Or Temporary License Plate
- Rolling Back A Report Of Sale Or Temporary License Plate
- Amending A Report Of Sale Or Temporary License Plate
- Reprinting A Report Of Sale Or Temporary License Plate
- Conducting Transaction Research
- Accessing System Activity Reports
- Ordering Temporary License Plate Paper
- Accessing Inbox Messages From DMV
- Tips From Existing Car Dealers Who Are Former Students
Special Bonus Video Content
"The Money is in the Buy"
This lesson plan is not intended to give legal advice or compliance with any laws or regulations. Laws and expectations of dealers in California are ultimately determined by California DMV and are subject to change at any time.
When pursuing understanding of laws in California, please refer to the Vehicle Code and seek the advice of legal counsel to ensure the choices you are making are correct.
This lesson plan is designed for educational purposes and meant only as a means of study in preparation for pre-licensing or continuing education needs in California. Any material provided by California Dealer Academy is for education and professional opinion and is not to be taken as legal advice.
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