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California used car dealer complaint: when should I report the dealer to DMV?

Jez Smith4 October 2026

California DMV investigates certain violations by licensed vehicle dealers, including contract violations, overcharging DMV fees, registration-transfer failures, document fraud and some fraudulent misrepresentations. DMV asks consumers to try resolving the issue with the dealer first and to keep supporting documents. A DMV complaint can lead to administrative or criminal action, but it does not itself award you money. Official source: California DMV Report DMV Violations. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/us/california/used-car-problems/dealer-complaint-process

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