{"id":5842,"date":"2020-03-31T09:17:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T16:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/?page_id=5842"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T22:24:23","slug":"buying-a-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-education-and-safety\/educational-materials\/buying-a-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-bg-container bg-slant skewed-bg full-width dmv-yellow-300 background-light\"><div class=\"container container--wide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-2-3-1-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be a Smart Shopper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before signing a vehicle purchase contract, protect yourself by following these essential steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No &#8220;Cooling Off&#8221; Period: There is no automatic right to cancel a purchase unless you buy a Contract Cancellation Option (available for specific used cars from licensed dealers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research Value &amp; History: Compare prices via guides or ads. Dealers must provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vehiclehistory.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NMVTIS<\/a> title report; for private sales, get one at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vehiclehistory.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vehiclehistory.gov<\/a>. Check for unrepaired safety recalls at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safercar.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review All Documents: Read the purchase contract, manufacturer&#8217;s warranty, and any service contracts thoroughly. Do not sign anything you don&#8217;t understand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automation Features: For partially self-driving vehicles, dealers must provide a detailed list of driver-assistance features and their limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financials &amp; Fees: Compare interest rates and verify all DMV fees charged to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ownership Terms: On titles, &#8220;Or&#8221; allows either owner to sell the vehicle; a slash (<strong>&#8220;\/&#8221;<\/strong>) or &#8220;And&#8221; requires signatures from both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special Rules: Review and understand restrictions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-education-and-safety\/educational-materials\/fast-facts\/buying-a-vehicle-from-out-of-state-can-you-register-it-in-california-ffvr-29\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">registering out-of-state vehicles (FFVR 29)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To register a complaint against a local business, you can contact the Better Business Bureau at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bbb.org<\/a> or find their contact information in a local directory. Many television and radio stations also offer free consumer assistance through dedicated hotlines or websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Alternatives<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dmv-illustration alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wsi2uat.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/images\/illustrations\/other_danger_street_sign.svg\" class=\"dmv-illustration\" width=\"503\" height=\"620\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\" \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-transferring-title\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tTransferring Title\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-96232\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-96232\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-21990\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-21990\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>DMV can assist you with the requirements necessary to <a href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/titles\/title-transfers-and-changes\/\">transfer the title<\/a> of a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also contact your local DMV Investigations office for any of the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Counterfeit, fraudulent, or forged DMV documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dealer overcharging for DMV fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misrepresentations by a dealer (such as a document preparation fee).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a complaint, complete and mail DMV&#8217;s <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/record-of-complaint-form-inv-172a-pdf\/\">Investigations Record of Complaint Form (INV 172A) (PDF)<\/a>. The form is also available by calling 1-800-777-0133 to have it mailed to you, or at your <a href=\"\/portal\/locations\/field-offices\/\">local field office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The form provides the addresses of DMV Investigations district offices for mailing.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-warranties\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWarranties\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-66772\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-66772\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-46859\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-46859\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>When buying a new vehicle, it is important to distinguish between the included <strong>manufacturer\u2019s warranty<\/strong> and an optional <strong>dealer service contract<\/strong>, which costs extra. Because these service contracts are separate agreements with the dealer, you should shop around and compare prices with your insurance agent or credit union before signing. If you find the terms or exclusions confusing, do not sign the contract; instead contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Department of Insurance<\/a> at <strong>1-800-927-HELP (4357)<\/strong> for assistance or to handle any refund disputes or write to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>California Department of Insurance<\/strong><br>300 South Spring St., South Tower<br>Los Angeles, CA 90013<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-automotive-repairs\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tAutomotive Repairs\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-73342\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-73342\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-37523\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-37523\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The California Department of Consumer Affairs, (DCA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), is responsible for regulating automotive repair facilities. BAR provides brochure information on how to maintain your newly purchased vehicle and where to resolve disputes for repairs made by a licensed repair shop. There are 13 BAR field and region offices in the state of California. If you are unable to locate an office near you, you may contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>California Department of Consumer Affairs<\/strong><br><strong>Bureau of Automotive Repair<\/strong><br>10949 North Mather Blvd.<br>Rancho Cordova, CA 95670<br>Telephone: 1-800-952-5210<br>or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dca.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dca.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-odometer-disclosure\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tOdometer Disclosure\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-41160\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-41160\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-18752\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-18752\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Department of Motor Vehicles<\/strong><br><strong>Investigative Support Unit<\/strong><br>PO Box 932391, MS L234<br>Sacramento, CA 94232-3890<br>Telephone: (916) 657-7244<br>or visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/dmv\">dmv.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding odometer disclosure requirements, misrepresentations, or suspected odometer tampering, contact:<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-the-lemon-law\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tThe Lemon Law\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-29365\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-29365\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-63520\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-63520\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>California requires the manufacturer of a new motor vehicle to provide a manufacturer&#8217;s written warranty that covers the cost to repair the vehicle during the warranty period. If you are dissatisfied with the repairs or have questions regarding your repair invoice, see the&nbsp;<em>Lemon Law Buyback Vehicles<\/em>&nbsp;(FFVR 17)<em>&nbsp;Fast Facts<\/em>&nbsp; brochure, or contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department of Motor Vehicles<\/strong><br><strong>New Motor Vehicle Board<\/strong><br>1507 21st Street, Suite 330<br>Sacramento, CA 95814<br>Telephone: (916) 445-1888<br>visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmvb.ca.gov\/\">www.nmvb.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Department of Consumer Affairs<\/strong><br>Or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dca.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dca.ca.gov<\/a><br>Keyword: newmotorvehicleboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And see DCA&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>Lemon-aid for Consumers<\/em>&nbsp;brochure.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-smog-certifications\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tSmog Certifications\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-23139\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-23139\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-26258\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-26258\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>BAR regulates the smog check program and provides brochures on smog check inspections, repair stations, and inspection dispute information available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smogcheck.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.smogcheck.ca.gov<\/a>&nbsp;or by calling 1-800-952-5210.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-sales-and-use-taxes\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tSales and Use Taxes\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-60502\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-60502\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-49295\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-49295\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Questions regarding collection or payment of sales or use taxes on the purchase or lease of a vehicle should be directed to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department of Tax and Fee Administration<\/strong><br><strong>Consumer Use Tax Section MIC: 37<\/strong><br>PO Box 942879<br>450 N Street<br>Sacramento, CA 94279-0037<br>Telephone: 1-800-400-7115<br>or visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdtfa.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.cdtfa.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-safety-or-recall-issues\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tSafety or Recall Issues\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-71338\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-71338\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-96494\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-96494\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>For information regarding safety issues or complaints, or to obtain recall information for your vehicle, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>National Highway Traffic<br>Safety Administration<\/strong><br>1200 New Jersey Ave., SE<br>West Bldg.<br>Washington, DC 20590<br><strong>Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Center for Auto Safety<\/strong><br>1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 330<br>Washington, DC 20009-5708<br>Telephone: (202) 328-7700<br>or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autosafety.org\/\">www.autosafety.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-civil-disputes\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCivil Disputes\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-54486\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-54486\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-99358\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-99358\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1778648244#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Whenever possible, you should attempt to resolve the problem with the other party or firm. If you are unable to obtain a resolution, and the agencies listed here are unable to assist you, you may consider contacting a private attorney or the small claims division of the county court in your community. Refer to the County Government section of your local telephone directory for the county court in your area. You may also contact a legal aid group for assistance. Legal aid groups can provide free legal advice or represent people who cannot afford private counsel. 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