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1. How many cars can I sell without becoming a licensed
dealer? |
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Answer: 4 in a 12 month period. |
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2. I just want to go to the auction and buy a few cars,
how do I get in? |
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Answer: You must own your own dealership or be affiliated
with one, such as a salesman or buyer, unless it’s a city
parish or state auction, which are posted in your local
paper. |
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3. Who can I call for insurance? |
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Answer: The Insurance Commissioner at (225) 342-5900. |
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4. Where do I get my dealer plates? |
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Answer: Special Plate Division (225) 925-6371. |
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5. How do I get a finance license? |
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Answer: You will need to call the New Car Commission (504)
838-5207. |
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6. Can I sell cars from my front yard? |
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Answer: Only if it’s zoned for used car dealerships. You
can call your local police jury or zoning commission to
see if you are zoned properly. You can call your local
courthouse to see if you have a zoning commission or
policy jury. |
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7. I bought a car from Joe Smith Chevrolet, but it was a
used car, and now I have a complaint. What should I do? |
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Answer: Even though it was a used car that you purchased,
Joe Smith Chevrolet is a new car dealership so they are
governed by the New Car Commission at (504) 838-5207.
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8. How do I become a dealer? |
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Answer: There are several requirements to become a
licensed dealer with this commission. If you will go to
the link that says
Licensing Requirements
there is a list provided. |
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9. How much does it cost? |
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Answer: There is a fee of $200.00 for your dealership
license, $25.00 for your salesman’s license and $25.00 for
your buyer’s identification card (this is optional and
will get you into salvage pool auctions only). These fees
are due yearly.
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10. How do I file a complaint with this commission? |
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Answer: Go to the link marked
Complaints.
You can download a Consumer Complaint Form from there and
fax or mail it to the address provided with a copy of your
Bill of Sale.
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Does an out of state manufacturer have to attend the
educational seminar? |
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Answer: Yes. Or they can choose to have an in
state dealer represent them if they so choose.
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12. If I'm selling JUST ATVs, trailers, boats and/or boat
motors is garage insurance still needed? |
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Answer:
No |
