An “autobroker” or “auto buying service” is a dealer, as defined in Section 285, who engages in the business of brokering, as defined in Section 232.5.

(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1253, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Terms Used In California Vehicle Code 166

  • Brokering: is a n arrangement under which a dealer, for a fee or other consideration, regardless of the form or time of payment, provides or offers to provide the service of arranging, negotiating, assisting, or effectuating the purchase of a new or used motor vehicle, not owned by the dealer, for another or others. See California Vehicle Code 232.5
  • business: includes a proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and any other form of commercial enterprise. See California Vehicle Code 234
  • Dealer: is a person not otherwise expressly excluded by Section 286 who:

    California Vehicle Code 285

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