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Identifying Deceptive Language in Your Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Program

With the FTC hot on dealers’ heals, the FTC is looking for advertising that could appear deceptive.

Dealing with Damaged Customer Vehicles on Your Lot

It’s inevitable that a customer’s vehicle will be damaged or stolen from your lot at some point or another. How you handle the issue can make all the difference.

FAQ and More: The FTC CARS Rule

VADA partner ComplyAuto offers some pointers for complying with the upcoming FTC CARS Rule. Everything you need to know is right here.

Capitol Briefs, Week 9

Ticket prices get scrutiny as buy/sell bill nears finish line.

Capitol Briefs, Week 8

Ticket prices get scrutiny as buy/sell bill nears finish line.

Capitol Briefs: Buy/Sell Bill Update

VADA’s Buy/Sell bills are close to the Governor’s desk. You can find other legislative updates here, too.

A Refresher Quiz for 2024

This Quiz is to refresh dealers on everyday scenarios that impact a dealership’s business. February 19, 2024 By Barrie Charapp BeatyCharapp & Weiss, LLPbbeaty@mbhylaw.com This Quiz is to refresh dealers on everyday scenarios that impact

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CARS Rule: Additional Advertising Requirements

Advertising is an easy target for the FTC. February 19, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@mbhylaw.com As we mention in the Answers to the Refresher Quiz, advertising is an easy target

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Will a Southwest Virginia auto dealer be West Virginia’s next Governor?

An interview with auto dealer Chris Miller, candidate for West Virginia governor. His dealer group owns a store in Southwest Virginia.

Capitol Briefs, Week 5

Buy/Sell bills moving forward as safety inspection program gets discussion.

Capitol Briefs, Week 4

Buy/Sell bills moving forward as safety inspection program gets discussion.

DMV update: More accountability, more online transactions, with eyes to the cloud

The Virginia DMV Commissioner spoke to dealers this week, offering his vision for the agency and an update on its operations.

Twenty-Four for ’24

Dealers have always persevered to overcome adversity, and 2024 will not be any different.  Here are twenty-four issues to which you should give attention in 24.

Time to Evaluate Corporate Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act

Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect.

The FTC has Issued a Consent Order on Every Dealer

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, much to the disappointment of those in the automotive industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued what it calls the Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule, but most dealers know it to be the “Vehicle Shopping Rule”.

A look at where we’ll be in 2024

VADA’s president and CEO offers a preview of the issues we’re monitoring for the coming year.

Report: Virginia dealers contribute $1.77 billion to state tax base

A new study highlights the impact of the Commonwealth’s retail automotive industry.

Issue Monitor: Amazon and Hyundai’s sales and data partnership

An initial look and analysis of the Hyundai-Amazon partnership, and what it means for dealers.

We’re Sounding the Alarm on Add-ons… Again

If dealers are not taking the warnings about add-ons seriously, the FTC’s settlement with a Wisconsin dealer should give them pause.

Beware of the NLRB’s Expanded Joint-Employer Rule

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued its final rule on the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (“Act”).