DMV DMV - Representative Vehicle Inspections and Safety Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What information is NOT required to be disclosed on the FTC Buyers Guide for a used vehicle?
- Whether the vehicle comes with a warranty
- The dealer's name and address
- The vehicle's service history (Correct answer)
- Whether the vehicle is sold 'as-is'
Correct answer: The vehicle's service history
The FTC Buyers Guide requires warranty status and 'as-is' disclosure but does not mandate disclosure of the vehicle's prior service history.
Question 2: A California dealer selling a used vehicle 'as-is' must ensure the Buyers Guide clearly states:
- The vehicle passed a safety inspection
- The dealer will pay half of repair costs
- The buyer will pay all repair costs after purchase (Correct answer)
- The vehicle has a limited powertrain warranty
Correct answer: The buyer will pay all repair costs after purchase
An 'as-is' designation means the buyer assumes full responsibility for any repairs needed after the sale.
Question 3: Which of the following is considered a 'safety defect' under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act that requires manufacturer recall?
- A defect that creates an unreasonable risk of accident or injury (Correct answer)
- Any defect reported by more than 10 customers
- Defects that affect only vehicle aesthetics
- Defects discovered more than 5 years after manufacture
Correct answer: A defect that creates an unreasonable risk of accident or injury
A safety defect under federal law is one that creates an unreasonable risk of accident, personal injury, or death.
Question 4: Under California law, a dealer who sells a vehicle subject to an open federal safety recall without informing the buyer may be liable for:
- Only the repair cost
- Rescission of the sale and damages (Correct answer)
- A $100 administrative fee
- Nothing, as recalls are the manufacturer's responsibility
Correct answer: Rescission of the sale and damages
Selling a recalled vehicle without disclosure can expose a California dealer to sale rescission and civil damages under consumer protection law.
Question 5: The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Referee Program is designed to assist vehicles that:
- Failed smog due to equipment age or modifications (Correct answer)
- Need registration renewal after a lapse
- Require a VIN verification
- Have outstanding parking citations
Correct answer: Failed smog due to equipment age or modifications
The BAR Referee Program helps vehicles that fail smog checks due to age, equipment issues, or aftermarket modifications get a fair emissions evaluation.
Question 6: A vehicle's brake system inspection is primarily the responsibility of which party before a dealer resells a used vehicle in California?
- The previous owner
- The dealer (Correct answer)
- The DMV
- The buyer
Correct answer: The dealer
California dealers are responsible for ensuring a vehicle meets safety standards, including brake condition, before offering it for resale.
DMV DMV - Representative Vehicle Inspections and Safety Standards 2
What information is NOT required to be disclosed on the FTC Buyers Guide for a used vehicle?