: Car dealers are legally obligated to disclose a vehicle's salvage status in writing before a sale. This disclosure must be clear, detailed, and signed by both parties.
: Be aware of the "7,500-mile rule"—new vehicles with fewer than 7,500 miles not certified to California standards cannot be sold or imported into the state without risk of a violation notice. The Path to a "Rebuilt" Title
California law provides specific protections and mandates for salvage vehicle transactions: