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Auto Salesperson License (Wisconsin Only) Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
who needs a motor vehicle salesperson license? - ANSWER
anyone who wants to sell/lease vehicles in Wisconsin
what are the requirements for a salesperson license? - ANSWER
- 18 + years old
- agree to follow the "good faith" salesperson standards
- familiar to sales contract laws
how do you renew your license? - ANSWER Your employer
renews the license and pays the fee. There is no written text for
renewals
how do you get a duplicate salesperson license? - ANSWER
Employer completes the application for your lost/destroyed
licenses
what happens when you change dealerships? - ANSWER during
your licensed period you give your license o the former
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employer and complete a new application at the new place of
employment
What do you do when you terminate emplyment? - ANSWER
when you terminate employment you give your license to your
employer before leaving
what is a lapsed license? - ANSWER when your WI license
expired more than 5 years ago. you will need to retake the
written test. fee and application is the same as first time
applicants
what happens if there's a criminal conviction? - ANSWER under
most circumstances you may be licensed even if you are
convicted of a crime. the dealer/agent will investigate before
approving or denying your license.
What do you do if you were Denied? - ANSWER if your
application on a motor vehicle salesperson license is declined
you may appeal to the division of hearing and appeals. if your
application is denied you'll receive a denial letter which
contains reasons why and instructions on how to get an appeal
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What is a Dealership group? - ANSWER A dealership group is 2
or more dealerships with the same majority owner.
What arent you allowed to do when Advertising? - ANSWER
Using False, deceptive or misleading advertising or
representations to induce the purchaser of a motor vehicle is an
unfair proactive and is prohibited
what must you advertise for vehicle prices? - ANSWER Ad price
must include all charges except the sales, title and registration
fee. post advertised prices on the vehicle. Do NOT use phrases
like "write your own deal" or "name your own price" because
they mislead customers
What is the new vehicle discount? - ANSWER you may only
advertise new vehicles using terms such as "invoice" or "cost"
when you disclose what the actual dealer cost is or may be less
than due to factory hold back, rebates, incentives or other
discounts
Auto Salesperson License (Wisconsin Only) Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
who needs a motor vehicle salesperson license? - ANSWER
anyone who wants to sell/lease vehicles in Wisconsin
what are the requirements for a salesperson license? - ANSWER
- 18 + years old
- agree to follow the "good faith" salesperson standards
- familiar to sales contract laws
how do you renew your license? - ANSWER Your employer
renews the license and pays the fee. There is no written text for
renewals
how do you get a duplicate salesperson license? - ANSWER
Employer completes the application for your lost/destroyed
licenses
what happens when you change dealerships? - ANSWER during
your licensed period you give your license o the former
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employer and complete a new application at the new place of
employment
What do you do when you terminate emplyment? - ANSWER
when you terminate employment you give your license to your
employer before leaving
what is a lapsed license? - ANSWER when your WI license
expired more than 5 years ago. you will need to retake the
written test. fee and application is the same as first time
applicants
what happens if there's a criminal conviction? - ANSWER under
most circumstances you may be licensed even if you are
convicted of a crime. the dealer/agent will investigate before
approving or denying your license.
What do you do if you were Denied? - ANSWER if your
application on a motor vehicle salesperson license is declined
you may appeal to the division of hearing and appeals. if your
application is denied you'll receive a denial letter which
contains reasons why and instructions on how to get an appeal
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What is a Dealership group? - ANSWER A dealership group is 2
or more dealerships with the same majority owner.
What arent you allowed to do when Advertising? - ANSWER
Using False, deceptive or misleading advertising or
representations to induce the purchaser of a motor vehicle is an
unfair proactive and is prohibited
what must you advertise for vehicle prices? - ANSWER Ad price
must include all charges except the sales, title and registration
fee. post advertised prices on the vehicle. Do NOT use phrases
like "write your own deal" or "name your own price" because
they mislead customers
What is the new vehicle discount? - ANSWER you may only
advertise new vehicles using terms such as "invoice" or "cost"
when you disclose what the actual dealer cost is or may be less
than due to factory hold back, rebates, incentives or other
discounts
