FLHSMV Motor Vehicle Dealer Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Florida motor vehicle dealer must display their license in which location?
- In the dealer's personal vehicle
- In a conspicuous place at the licensed location (Correct answer)
- Filed with the county clerk's office
- Kept in a locked safe on the premises
Correct answer: In a conspicuous place at the licensed location
Florida law requires dealers to display their license in a conspicuous place at the licensed dealership location.
Question 2: What is the minimum lot size requirement for a franchised motor vehicle dealer in Florida?
- No minimum lot size is required (Correct answer)
- At least 1,000 square feet of display area
- At least 5,000 square feet of display area
- At least half an acre of paved surface
Correct answer: No minimum lot size is required
Florida statutes do not specify a minimum lot size for franchised dealers, though the location must meet other HSMV requirements.
Question 3: How long must a Florida dealer retain records of vehicle transactions?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
Florida dealers are required to retain records of vehicle transactions for a minimum of three years.
Question 4: A dealer sells a vehicle with an undisclosed rebuilt title. Under Florida law, this constitutes:
- A minor administrative violation only
- Grounds for license revocation and criminal prosecution (Correct answer)
- A civil infraction requiring a written warning
- An offense only if the buyer complains within 30 days
Correct answer: Grounds for license revocation and criminal prosecution
Concealing a rebuilt title is fraudulent misrepresentation, which can lead to license revocation and criminal charges under Florida law.
Question 5: Which entity is responsible for issuing motor vehicle dealer licenses in Florida?
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) (Correct answer)
- Florida Department of Revenue
- Florida Motor Vehicle Dealers Association
Correct answer: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
The FLHSMV is the state agency that issues and regulates motor vehicle dealer licenses in Florida.
Question 6: A used motor vehicle dealer in Florida is required to provide a buyer with which document at the time of sale?
- A 90-day warranty certificate
- A buyers guide disclosing warranty information (Correct answer)
- A vehicle history report
- A notarized bill of sale
Correct answer: A buyers guide disclosing warranty information
Federal FTC rules (enforced in Florida) require used car dealers to provide a Buyers Guide disclosing warranty or as-is status.
Question 7: What must a Florida dealer do if they wish to hold a temporary off-site sale or exhibit?
- Notify the local chamber of commerce
- Obtain a temporary supplemental license from FLHSMV (Correct answer)
- Post a bond of at least $50,000
- File a written report with the county sheriff
Correct answer: Obtain a temporary supplemental license from FLHSMV
Florida dealers must obtain a temporary supplemental license from FLHSMV before conducting sales or exhibits at off-site locations.
FLHSMV Motor Vehicle Dealer Regulations 2
A Florida motor vehicle dealer must display their license in which location?