Administering the Laws and Regulations to the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Independent Dealers

Independent Car and Truck Dealers do not sell under a specific manufacturer’s brand name but carry a variety of makes and models of pre-owned cars and trucks.
Independent Motorcycle Dealers do not sell under a specific manufacturer’s brand name but carry a variety makes and models of pre-owned motorcycles.
Independent Trailer Dealers do not sell under a specific manufacturer’s brand name but carry a variety of pre-owned trailers.

Independent RV and Motor Home Dealers do not sell under a manufacturer’s brand name but carry a variety of pre-owned RVs and motor home.

Franchise Dealers

Franchise Car and Truck Dealers sell under a manufacturers brand name and may sell a variety of pre-owned cars and trucks too.
Franchise Motorcycle Dealers sell under a brand name but may also sell a variety of pre-owned motorcycles.

Franchise Trailer Dealers sell under a brand name but may also sell a variety of pre-owned trailers .

Franchise RV and Motor Home Dealers sell under a brand name but may also sell a variety pre-owned RVs and motor homes.

Watercraft, Manufactured Homes, Foreign Registrant and All Active Dealers

Watercraft Dealers receive a certificate of registration from the MVDB but are licensed by the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries
Manufactured Home Dealers receive a certificate of registration from the MVDB but are licensed by the Dept. of Community & Housing Department
Foreign Registrant Dealers are licensed out side of Virginia but are allowed to sell to wholesale auctions in Virginia.
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Salvage Dealers are licensed and regulated by the DMV