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Used Car Dealer Bond
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What is a Used Car Dealer Bond?
Some states may require an auto dealer to obtain a used car dealer bond if they plan to sell pre-owned vehicles through their dealership. This might be needed in addition to the auto dealer bond.
These types of bonds help protect consumers who purchase a pre-owned vehicle through a dealership from fraud and other wrongdoings from an auto dealer and his or her employees.
If you are unsure if you need to purchase a separate used car dealer bond for your dealership, contact us today to speak with a licensed agent. They will be able to walk you through the process of getting your used car dealer bond so that you are covered.
How much will a used car dealer bond cost?
The cost of a used car dealer bond premium is a small percentage of the total bond amount. A qualified applicant could pay as little as 1% of the bond to get covered. Submit your request for a free quote today, and we will work quickly to make sure you have all the paperwork you need to meet your state’s requirements for your business.
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How does the used car dealer bond work?
This bond helps protect consumers from purchasing a vehicle that has been misrepresented by the salesperson. It also prevents dealerships from using unethical business practices, failing to provide a valid title for the vehicle, or failing to pay required sales tax and motor vehicle fees to the state.
If anything like this occurs, a claim can be filed against the bond to compensate either the state or the consumer who has suffered a loss because of the actions of the dealership.
In a used car dealer bond, there are three parties: the obligee, the principal, and the surety. The obligee is the state agency that requires a dealership to obtain the bond. The principal is the company or individual who must purchase the bond. The surety is the company that agrees to issue a payment on behalf of the principal if the terms of the bond are not met. When a surety company has to issue a payment, the principal will be responsible for reimbursing the surety company for any money paid out of the claim.
Having a bonded company gives the public more confidence in doing business with your dealership. They will feel that there is less risk because you made a financial commitment to follow your state’s regulations when it comes to used car sales.