California CARS Act: 
Dealer Readiness Checklist

The CARS Act lands October 1, 2026, and it touches nearly every part of your dealership’s operation.


Download our free checklist and work through each section with your GM and department leads, check off what’s done, and flag what’s not.

Here's what's inside: 

  • Forms and signage: what needs updated language, and what needs to be in five languages
  • The 3-day cancellation process, including trade-in bullpen and refund procedures
  • Advertising and Total Price rules for your website, VDPs, and third-party listings
  • Desking, CRM, and customer communication changes
  • Recordkeeping requirements for everything from ad archives to dead deals
  • A final readiness list before October 1

Fill out the form to gain instant access to the California CARS Act Dealer Readiness Checklist and the steps to address everything on your list.

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