In 2021, Virginia adopted the California ACC I (Clean Cars I) program starting with model year 2025 vehicles (and requiring all new vehicles sold by 2035 to be fully electric).
Legal & Legislative
Barrie: VADA Reaffirms Virginia Dealers’ Warranty Rights, Considers Statute Enhancements
Dealers are urged to assert warranty rights during a time of rapid change. October 3, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com For over 50 years, VADA’s
Barrie: Effective Compliance Programs are Essential to Dealership Operations
Gone are the days of asking whether you have a compliance program because they are essential to dealership operations. The question is now whether your compliance programs on fair lending and voluntary programs practices are effective.
Barrie: Texas Federal Courts Saving Small Businesses from Regulation One Case at a Time
On December 3, 2024, the Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. granted the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) request for a preliminary injunction, which has a nationwide impact.
Barrie: Now Is The Time to Review Indirect Finance and Lease Agreements
In an economy where inventory is high, vehicles are sitting on floorplan, and customer credit is not as easily accessible, Dealers need to know where they stand with their creditors just as much.
Barrie: Volkswagen’s Request to Dealers on MSRP
At the end of November, Volkswagen dealers received a special message from Volkswagen regarding the ID. Buzz.
Barrie: Test Your Knowledge on Industry Recalls
November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com The auto industry has lived through an unprecedented number of recalls in the last two years. There is
Barrie: What the Election Results Mean for Dealerships
November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com The election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States portends significant changes affecting all segments
Barrie: It’s Time To Challenge Factory Audits
An increase in audits throughout warranty claims processes means dealers should take a closer look at their processes. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com
Barrie: On The Internet, Everyone’s A Lawyer
A tale as old as time – the internet is once again both a blessing and a curse. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com