DRIVING VIRGINIA SINCE 1943
We empower the business of the Commonwealth's franchised new car and truck dealers.
FEATURED NEWS
FEATURE NEWS
What was once fun and games is bottom-line gains: The growing role of AI in dealerships
Initially a curiosity, AI’s impact on automotive retail is now undeniable. From AI-powered customer chatbots providing 24/7 service to DealCheck AI automating compliance, this technology is boosting efficiency and empowering dealership teams.
NEWS
Get the 2025 Mid-Year Legal & Legislative Update
Join VADA’s Anne Gambardella, Mimi Perka, and outside counsel Barrie Charapp Beaty for a Mid-Year Legal & Legislative U...
Roger Keller: A Steady Hand, Relentless Work Ethic, and a Commitment to Communities
Meet Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 chairman and a true industry veteran. Discover how his decades of experience and comm...
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: July
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we’re highlightin...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rolling Virginia’s Economy Forward with
a $2.5 Billion Industry.
Automobiles are a big business in Virginia. More than 400 new vehicle dealerships offer high-quality jobs, create new tax revenue, and support the communities we serve.
61,000 Jobs
$2.3 Billion Payroll
$1.2 Billion Annual state sales tax
Our Valued Partners
VADA’s official Partner Programs provide products and services at members-only competitive pricing. Partners also help us maintain low dues and offer exceptional training and education opportunities. When you buy from a partner, it’s like buying from yourself!
Benefits & InsuranceIntegrum Advisors
Integrum Advisors is a full service insurance brokerage firm offering group health insurance, voluntary insurance, enrollment services and consulting.
A Model For State And National Dealer Advocacy.
Without question, VADA is one of the most influential and successful political advocacy groups in Virginia. Our Political Action Committee backs pro-dealer and pro-business candidates to reinforce our message with legislators and demonstrate our industry's value.
VADA Education Foundation
The VADA Charitable Education Foundation supports education, safety, and research focused on motor vehicles in Virginia. In addition, we fund academic and trade scholarships for Virginians with an interest in pursuing automotive careers, such as motor vehicle technicians or dealership leadership roles.
The Franchise System: The Foundation of Automotive Retail.
New to the retail automotive franchise system? Meet some of the faces of Virginia’s dealer body who outline why the franchise system ensures consumers are protected and get the best experience possible. Need more info? Visit our Franchise System 101 page, and hear directly from our dealers in our video.
Strengthening communities in every corner of the Commonwealth.
While we are a statewide association of automobile dealers, we operate regional associations that bring dealers together to grow their companies and support their communities.
