Does SB478 apply to car dealerships? That would be a huge boon to consumers on its own.
However, California's CARS Act, which took effect July 1, 2025, prohibits misrepresentations about the costs or terms of purchasing, financing, or leasing a vehicle, including the availability of vehicles at an advertised price.
America has such an aversion to including taxes on a listed price so I doubt that will ever be included.