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	Auto Repair (Separate Website) Information about your rights in dealing with an auto repair company and what to do if you have a dispute. By: Washington State Attorney General


	Buying a Used Car (Separate Website) Information you should read before you purchase a used car. By: Federal Trade Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Buying a Used Vehicle (Separate Website) Information you should read before you purchase a used car. By: Washington State Attorney General Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Mandatory Auto Insurance and Auto Accident Financial Responsibility This publication answers questions about Washington's mandatory insurance law and explains the laws that apply if you have an accident while driving without insurance. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Motor Vehicle Lemon Law (Separate Website) The Washington State Motor Vehicle "Lemon Law" is designed to help new vehicle owners who have substantial continuing problems with warranty repairs. The law allows the owner to request an arbitration hearing through the Attorney General’s Office. By: Washington State Attorney General Read this in: Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español


	Occupational/Restricted Driver License (Separate Website) Questions and answers about getting and keeping an occupational or restricted driver license. By: Department of Licensing


	Reporting the Sale or Transfer of Your Car This publication answers questions about what you can do to protect yourself from being held responsible for the actions of another person after you have sold or transferred your car. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File


	Used Car Purchases: What to do When Your Car Doesn't Work Properly What can you do if your used car breaks down or needs costly repairs soon after purchase from a car dealer? This publication summarizes some state and federal laws that may help. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	What to do If Your Vehicle Has Been Towed General information about your rights and responsibilities when your vehicle has been towed. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Russian / Pусский , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt


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