24/7 Dealer Training Specialists

09/03/2026

Master Your California Dealer License Exam 📚🚗
Passing the California DMV used car dealer exam isn't about memorizing generic rules. Its about understanding exactly what the laws and regulations of a vehicle dealer are.
At 24-7 Dealer Training Specialists, our certified pre-licensing curriculum is taught in two different varieties to meet your needs. We offer a ZOOM webinar instructed directly by a former DMV Licensing Inspector, giving you the insider perspective needed to launch your dealership with total confidence. The other option is a Self Paced Program that you can complete on your own time schedule.
Don't let exam anxiety or confusing compliance paperwork delay your business launch.
1. Learn insider compliance standards straight from a former DMV Licensing Inspector.
2. Get step-by-step guidance on applications, dealer forms, Industry tools and bonding companies for a successful business
3. Secure your business launch with a full year of ongoing expert guidance.
Ready to launch your dealership? To get started visit our website at: usedcardealerclass.com , click on “GET A NEW DEALER LICENSE” to grab your Complimentary Study Guide and unlock 1 Year of Free Dealer Consultations when you enroll!

07/10/2026

⚠️ URGENT REMINDER FOR ALL OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE HOLDERS: Protect Your License from Automatic Cancellation! ⚠️

This is a critical reminder for all occupational license holders who are required to maintain a valid surety bond.

Following a recent update to the Occupational Licensing (OL) DXP platform, the system now automatically cancels a license the moment a surety bond on file is no longer current. Under Vehicle Code section 11721, if a bond expires and a new, valid bond is not uploaded before that expiration date, the DMV will automatically cancel the license.

The system sends out automated alerts—including a 30-day countdown notice—to your designated point of contact prior to expiration. However, if these notices are missed or ignored, the cancellation happens automatically, which can cause an unintended shutdown for your business.

In the meantime, we want to help you prevent any disruptions.

🛡️ 3 Steps to Protect Your Business:

1. Update Your DMV Account: Log into the OL system right now to ensure your designated point of contact's information is completely accurate.

2. Submit Documents Early: Ensure all required documents are submitted and uploaded to the DMV well before your current bond expires.

3. Read & Respond to Alerts: Watch your inbox closely for department notices and act on them immediately. If you notice any inaccuracies (like a wrong expiration date) in the system, notify the department right away.

Don't risk an automatic license cancellation. Take five minutes today to log into your DMV account, verify your details, and check your bond status!

🚨 Already Facing a Cancellation? We Can Help!
If the worst has already happened and your license was automatically cancelled, don't panic. 24-7 Dealer Training Specialists is a DMV-certified Dealer Education provider/Former DMV Licensing Inspector, and we are here to help jumpstart your business again. To get started visit usedcardealerclass.com then click on get a new dealer license.

We know that every day your doors are closed costs you money. We make the reapplication process faster by issuing your required education certificates the very same day during regular business hours.

Don't let a bond lapse keep you down. Check your DMV account status today, and if you need fast, professional help getting back on track, reach out to us right away! If you have any questions - my direct cell is 951-833-8398

05/15/2026

Classes that may be of interest especially Motor Vehicle Dealers Webinar - California Tax and Fee Administration website is www.cdtfa.ca.gov

02/26/2026

Home At 24-7 Dealer Training Specialists, we are certified by the California DMV to provide high-quality education for those seeking a California Vehicle Dealer License. Whether you prefer 100% live online instruction via our Webinar Class or a flexible Self-Paced Program, we have the right option f...

02/26/2026

Tax Season is Here! Entrepreneurs are planning their future by investing their tax refund rather than spending. Your tax refund can be more than extra cash, it can be the seed that launches your own business. At 24-7 Dealer Training Specialists we help individuals turn opportunity into ownership! Visit our web page at usedcardealerclass.com or call for more information at 951-833-8398 we would love to hear from you and answer your questions!

01/04/2026

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, I would like to thank our clients and community for your continued trust and support. The New Year brings new opportunities and some new changes to be aware of.

Staying informed helps to keep you compliant, prepared and protected. Please take a moment to review the information on this posting.

Wishing you all a safe, successful, and prosperous New Year! I look forward to serving you in the year ahead!

DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026

Sacramento — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Making Our Roads and Communities Safer

Ignition Interlock Devices — AB 366 (Petrie-Norris)
Extends the Statewide Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Pilot Program for specified driving-under-the-influence (DUI) offenders to January 1, 2033.

Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated — AB 1087 (Patterson)
Increases the term of probation from two years to between three and five years for a person convicted of vehicular manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

School Zone Speed Limit — AB 382 (Berman)
Lowers the school zone speed limit from 25 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour beginning January 1, 2031, to help reduce speeding and save lives.

“Slow Down, Move Over” — AB 390 (Wilson)
Expands the requirement that a driver approaching a stationary vehicle slow down and move over to include any stationary vehicles, including marked highway maintenance vehicles and those displaying flashing hazard lights or another warning device.

Automated Traffic Enforcement System Programs — SB 720 (Ashby)
Allows local governments to use an alternative automated camera program to enforce red light violations. Specifies that violations recorded by an automated traffic enforcement system are subject only to civil penalties.

License Plate Obstruction or Alteration — AB 1085 (Stefani)
Makes it an infraction with a fine of $1,000 to manufacture in California a product or device that obscures, or is intended to obscure or interfere with the visual or electronic reading of a license plate, addressing the use of illegal license plate covers that enable toll evasion and other criminal activity.

Abandoned Recreational Vehicles — AB 630 (Mark González)
Authorizes Alameda and Los Angeles Counties, until January 1, 2030, to remove and dispose of an abandoned recreational vehicle (RV) if it is estimated to have a value of $4,000 or less and a public agency has verified that it is inoperable prior to removal.

Autonomous Vehicle Marker Lamps — SB 480 (Archuleta)
Allows an autonomous vehicle (AV) to be equipped with automated driving system (ADS) marker lamps. The lamps notify other drivers, pedestrians and law enforcement when an AV’s ADS is activated.

Off Highway Electric Motorcycles — SB 586 (Jones)
Classifies an “off-highway electric motorcycle” or “eMoto” as an off-highway motor vehicle (OHV), thereby requiring them to follow OHV rules, including displaying a DMV-issued ID plate or placard.

Strengthening Consumer Protections

California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act — SB 766 (Allen)
Enacts the CARS Act, effective October 1, 2026, to prohibit a dealer from misrepresenting various aspects of a vehicle sale, such as the vehicle’s total cost and financing terms. It will also require a dealer to provide customers a three-day right to cancel the purchase or lease of a vehicle under $50,000.

“DMV” on Website Addresses — AB 1272 (Dixon)
Bans businesses that hold occupational licenses issued by the DMV from using “Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DMV” in their internet domain names. The goal is to ensure customers are not misled when seeking to do business with the real DMV.

Advancing DMV Modernization

Duplicate Driver’s License for Change of Address — SB 506 (Committee on Transportation)
Allows a person to request a duplicate driver’s license (DL) from the DMV after they change their address. Current law limits duplicate licenses to cases where the license is lost, destroyed, mutilated, or if a new true full name is required.

Promoting Equity

Parking Tickets — AB 1299 (Bryan)
Authorizes local governments to waive or reduce parking penalties if a person is unable to pay and requires the provision of a payment plan if requested, helping prevent escalating fines, vehicle towing, and lien sales that can disproportionately impact low-income individuals.

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

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For more information on Special Tax and Fee due dates, please visit our Important Dates for Other Taxes and Fees calendar located on https://taxes.ca.gov.

10/29/2025

California, SB 766 effective October 1 of 2026

The CARS act made it a violation for dealers to make misrepresentations about vehicle pricing, financing terms, and the benefits of add-ons. It requires dealers to clearly and  conspicuously disclose the offering price, the total amount of consumer will pay, the required down payment, and clarify that the purchase of any add-ons is voluntary. It places a band on valueless add-on products. It also requires dealers to retain all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the act for two years.
Previously a customer had the option of purchasing a two day contract cancellation option. The CARS act now requires vehicle dealers to include a three day right to Cancel at no charge to the customer. If the customer does exercise their right during that three day period the dealer can charge a restocking fee.
California Senator Benjamin Allen, the Bill’s author said this gives a consumer time to review the purchase agreement carefully and fully inspect the car, this bill gives a three day cooling off for consumers to return the car and get their money back.