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Barrie: Dealers Need to be Training… Consistently and Often
Dealers constantly face the challenge of managing and training employees to work steadily and uniformly to reach the dealership’s goals. Employees may resist mandated training, but ignoring the need for such consistent efforts, especially on compliance, can be costly.
Barrie: With Aftermarket Products, Does the Vehicle Warranty Still Apply?
In the age of AI, consumers have looked to the internet to make certain claims against dealers. So there has become an uptick in questions around whether certain aftermarket products void vehicle warranties.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: August
As summer draws to a close across the Commonwealth, Virginia’s auto dealers continue to show their communities that their commitment runs deeper than the sale. From bringing comfort to young
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The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association represents the Commonwealth's retail automotive ecosystem. We are your constituents.
We are the men and women on the sales floor helping families find safe transportation. We are the young technicians mastering high-tech, high-paying careers. We are the veterans utilizing technical skills and the immigrants building a new future. VADA protects the franchise system so our dealers can continue providing high-wage stability and workforce development in the communities they serve.
Direct-to-consumer models are regressive, not innovative. When dealers compete, consumers win. VADA ensures that Virginians have a dedicated advocate who is personally invested in their community's safety and success.
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VADA Live: Season 2
S2:E1 – The 2026 General Assembly
Join Don Hall and guests as we kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into the legislative session.
S1:E48 – Culture & Service
A look back at a year of results and future-readiness for Virginia’s auto dealers with Don Hall.
S1:E47 – The Franchise Future
Manufacturers have made it clear they want to sell direct. We need to care and get engaged.
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