Auto: purchasing, repairs, towing, insurance

Legal Information

In this section of Washington LawHelp you will find general legal information and resources on various automobiles issues in Washington state.

• Auto Repair

  Information about your rights in dealing with an auto repair company and what to do if you have a dispute. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Attorney General

• Buying a Used Car

  Information you should read before you purchase a used car. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Mandatory Auto Insurance and Auto Accident Financial Responsibility

  0313EN - 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. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Buying a Used Vehicle

  Information you should read before you purchase a used car. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Attorney General

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• How to Avoid Auto Fraud

  Get the facts about auto financing and sales. Content Detail

  By:

  National Association of Consumer Advocates

• Used Car Purchases: What to do When Your Car Does Not Work Properly

  0314EN - 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. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Motor Vehicle Lemon Law

  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. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Attorney General

  Read this in:

  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• What to do If Your Vehicle Has Been Towed

  0312EN - General information about your rights and responsibilities when your vehicle has been towed. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

  Chinese / 中文

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Somali / Soomaali

• Occupational/Restricted Driver License

  Questions and answers about getting and keeping an occupational or restricted driver license. Content Detail

  By:

  Department of Licensing

• Reporting the Sale or Transfer of Your Car

  0315EN - 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. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Video - Paying Your Car Loan

  This video warns car owners about avoiding businesses that for a fee, promise to lower their monthly car payment, or even help stop the repossession process. Read More

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission