How many cars can I sell In California, before its illegal?

Question

I want to buy cars @ public auto auctions, and re-sell. I know there is a limit, to how many I can buy & sell w/out being an authorized dealer. Can some one answer this for me? I want to know how many I can buy & re-sell legally. Thank you!

Answer 1

There is no set number. They consider "curbsiding" illegal.

Answer 2

The California Vehicle Code provides in pertinent part…

285.  "Dealer" is a person not otherwise expressly excluded by Section 286 who:

(b) Is engaged wholly or in part in the business of selling vehicles or buying or taking in trade, vehicles for the purpose of resale, selling, or offering for sale, or consigned to be sold, or otherwise dealing in vehicles, whether or not the vehicles are owned by the person.

286.   The term "dealer" does not include any of the following:

(e) Persons not engaged in the purchase or sale of vehicles as a business, who dispose of any vehicle acquired and used in good faith, for their own personal use, or for use in their business, and not for the purpose of avoiding the provisions of this code.

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