This comprehensive 12-hour education course is specifically designed for Oregon auto dealers, providing them with the vital knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the auto dealership industry. The course covers a wide range of critical topics essential for maintaining compliance with state laws, including detailed instructions on vehicle titling and registration, the proper use of Power of Attorney and Release of Interest forms, and the specific requirements for conducting VIN inspections.
Participants will learn about the processes involved in handling salvage titles, managing the importation of vehicles from other countries, and addressing special circumstances such as leased vehicles and vehicles requiring odometer disclosures. The course also includes step-by-step guidance on completing DMV forms, ensuring that all paperwork is submitted accurately and in accordance with Oregon’s legal requirements.
Throughout the course, participants will engage with practical examples and review questions designed to reinforce key concepts and ensure a thorough understanding of the material. This course is ideal for both new and experienced auto dealers who need to stay current with the latest legal requirements and best practices in the industry. By completing this course, dealers will be better equipped to manage their operations efficiently, avoid legal pitfalls, and provide excellent service to their customers.
This course covers the following topics:
- Business Plans
- Accounting
- Accounting Software for Small Businesses in 2024
- Definitions
- Employer Obligations and Employee Rights
- Professional Assistance
- Financial Management
- Renewing a Dealer Business Certificate
- Workers' Compensation
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) in Oregon
- Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
- Minimum Wage, Breaks, and Meals
- Employee Rights and Workplace Safety
- Title and Registration
- Vehicle Transporters
- Trends Within the Auto Industry
To promote comprehension, students will complete a 10-question exercise after each hour section (12 sections, 120 questions total)
Approved By: Dealer Advisory Committee
- Auto Transactions
- Auto Transactions - Part 1 [6 Activities]
- 01. Introduction
- 02. General Title Requirements
- 03. Checklist for Submitting Transactions
- 04. Application for Title and Registration
- 05. Application for Replacement Title
- 06. Miscellaneous Title Application Information
- Auto Transactions - Quiz 1 (10 questions)
- Auto Transactions - Part 2 [2 Activities]
- 01. Vehicle Identification Number Inspection
- 02. Releases of Interest
- Auto Transactions - Quiz 2 (10 questions)
- Auto Transactions - Part 3 [6 Activities]
- 01. Ownership Documents
- 02. Ownership Documents, part 2
- 03. Ownership Documents, part 3
- 04. Ownership Documents, part 4
- 05. Ownership Documents, part 5
- 06. Operation of Law
- Auto Transactions - Quiz 3 (10 questions)
- Auto Transactions - Part 4 [8 Activities]
- 01. Repossession
- 02. Abandoned/Towed Vehicles
- 03. Trusts
- 04. Odometer Laws and Regulations
- 05. Damaged/Totaled Vehicles
- 06. Dismantlers
- 07. Insurers
- 08. General Prohibitions
- Auto Transactions - Quiz 4 (10 questions)
- Auto Transactions - Part 1 [6 Activities]
- Operating A Dealership
- Operating A Dealership - Part 1 [2 Activities]
- 01. Taxes, Recordkeeping, and Other Business Practices for Auto Dealers
- 02. Taxes, Recordkeeping, and Other Business Practices, part 2
- Operating A Dealership - Quiz 1 (10 questions)
- Operating A Dealership - Part 2 [9 Activities]
- 01. Employer Obligations and Employee Rights
- 02. Employer Obligations and Employee Rights, part 2
- 03. Auctions
- 04. Auctions, part 2
- 05. Vehicle Transporters
- 06. Trends Within the Auto Industry
- 07. Trends Within the Auto Industry, part 2
- 08. Trends Within the Auto Industry, part 3
- 09. Trends Within the Auto Industry, part 4
- Operating A Dealership - Quiz 2 (10 questions)
- Operating A Dealership - Part 3 [4 Activities]
- 01. Business Plans
- 02. Business Plans, part 2
- 03. Business Plans, part 3
- 04. Business Plans, part 4
- Operating A Dealership - Quiz 3 (10 questions)
- Operating A Dealership - Part 4 [3 Activities]
- 01. Dealers
- 02. Dealers, part 2
- 03. Dealers, part 3
- Operating A Dealership - Quiz 4 (10 questions)
- Operating A Dealership - Part 1 [2 Activities]
- Ownership Documents
- Ownership Documents - Part 1 [11 Activities]
- 01. Power of Attorney
- 02. Power of Attorney, Part 2
- 03. Subleasing Vehicles
- 04. Transfer of Vehicles by Lien Claimants
- 05. Odometer-Related Expedite Title Process
- 06. Odometer Service, Repair, or Replacement
- 07. Federal Requirements for Businesses
- 08. Security Interest Perfection
- View Additional Activities
- 09. Transitional Ownership Document
- 10. Consignments
- 11. Resale Responsibilities of Dealers
- Ownership Documents - Quiz 1 (10 questions)
- Ownership Documents - Part 2 [4 Activities]
- 01. Trip Permits
- 02. Trip Permits, part 2
- 03. Salvage Titles
- 04. Reason for Salvage Title
- Ownership Documents - Quiz 2 (10 questions)
- Ownership Documents - Part 3 [10 Activities]
- 01. Vehicle Types
- 02. Lemon Law Buyback
- 03. Registration
- 04. DEQ
- 05. Residency Requirements
- 06. Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)
- 07. Registration Periods
- 08. Insurance
- 09. License Plates and Transfers
- 10. License Plates, Part 2
- Ownership Documents - Quiz 3 (10 questions)
- Ownership Documents - Part 4 [5 Activities]
- 01. Vehicles, Part 1
- 02. Vehicles, Part 2
- 03. Vehicles, Part 3
- 04. Driver Training
- 05. Conclusion to the Course
- Ownership Documents - Quiz 4 (10 questions)
- Ownership Documents - Part 1 [11 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
