Checklists Archives - Dealer Educator

Auto dealer and customer reviewing cash payment and paperwork at a finance office desk in a modern car dealership showroom.

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April 7, 2026
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IRS Form 8300 for Auto Dealers: When to File, How to Document, and a Self-Audit Checklist

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California car dealer reviews DMV statement of facts forms at a clean office desk with vehicles visible in the blurred background.

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March 31, 2026
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REG 256 Statement of Facts for California Dealers: When to Use It (and How to Write It Right)

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Used cars lined up on a California dealership lot with a window form on a front vehicle, photographed in natural daylight.

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March 24, 2026
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FTC Buyer’s Guide Compliance Checklist for California Used Car Dealers

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California car dealership lot at sunset with a staff member reviewing vehicle ad paperwork beside a row of cars.

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March 18, 2026
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California Dealer Advertising Audit Checklist (DMV Compliance)

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Compliance manager reviews identity theft prevention checklist and auto finance documents in a modern dealership office.

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March 10, 2026
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FTC Red Flags Rule for Auto Dealers: Written Identity Theft Prevention Program Checklist

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Clean auto dealership finance office desk with organized deal jackets, locked filing cabinet, and blurred computer screen for data privacy.

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February 25, 2026
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Auto Dealer Data Privacy Checklist (GLBA): Notices, Opt-Outs, and Secure Records

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California car dealership manager and employee reviewing a vehicle with dealer plates in a lot during dusk, focusing on compliant inventory use.

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February 18, 2026
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Authorized Use of Dealer Plates in California: Compliance Rules and a Quick Audit Checklist

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California auto dealership service lane with a late-model car near a smog check bay and diagnostic equipment in natural daylight.

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February 10, 2026
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California Dealer Smog Certificate Requirements: When You Must Provide a Smog Check

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Auto dealer in a California office reviewing secure DMV title transfer paperwork and car keys on a clean desk.

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February 3, 2026
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REG 262 Secure Power of Attorney: A California Dealer Checklist for Compliant Title Transfers

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A dealership office desk with a clipboard, blank forms, and a blurred unbranded sedan seen through a window in daylight.

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October 29, 2025
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Understanding Body Type Codes for Dealer Compliance

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