(10points) Do I need a co-signer to get a car in california?

There are always dealerships that will sell you a car in california. Not the interest rate may be obsurd, but they will sell it to you. You would need a cosigner for a better rate, or if you were going after something above say $10k. If you have no credit history that isnt a really bad thing. Check out Golden One Credit Union and see if they will work with you.