What do I have to do to become a used car dealer?

Question

How do I Get A dealers license In Illinois?

Answer 1

The SECOND thing you need to do is check your state's DMV's website.  It will have all the requirements posted for you to read.  

You will need a surety bond, insurance, credit references, business license, Tax ID, place of business, sign, inventory, and anythign else the DMV requires.

But all of that was the second thing

The first thing you should do is strongly consider the wisdom of getting yourself in the business.  If you have no experience in the car business, then its not the smart move.  And I know you have no experience as a dealer.

If you cannot stop to figure out that the DMV is where you check for licenses, then you probably don't have the motivation it takes to make a living doing this.  

Its very hard work it takes a lot of time and energy, and knowledge of the business, business practices, and the marketplace.  

It is a very expensive business to get started in.  Forget about inventory for just a minute.  I will tell you my fixed expenses for 2008:  Bond - $7800, Insurance (three dealer plates) - $14,400 - land rent - $36,000 - license renewal $600, Tax Deposit $2900.  utilities - est, $7200

before I sold the first car of 2008, I was staring down the barrel of abot $70,000 in expenses to cover.  And that is before inventory costs!  IN order to make that back, I know I need to make over $10,000/month in profit to pay the bills,a nd make myself about $40,000 per year.  

So, if you think you can work under this kind of pressure, and this kind of stress, then OK.  but again, if you didnt take the time to check the most obvious place - the DMV - for licensing requirements, I encourage you to consider something else.  I am not saying this to be mean - its maybe a little more blunt than some would like.  But I dont want to see another guy go bust or bankrupt trying to make a go of a business that is not for the faint of heart.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

kelclark613, Maybe you need a new car. :) I found a large list of Illinois car dealers. I bet someone in your hometown can help assist you. http://www.localnewcar.com/Illinois-New-... Just call one of them or drop by one day when you are not busy. Many car dealers can even arrange a test drive.