An interview with auto dealer Chris Miller, candidate for West Virginia governor. His dealer group owns a store in Southwest Virginia.
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Six Characteristics of the Modern Automotive Worker
A profile of this economy’s most in-demand employees — the automotive worker — and why we’re all struggling to find and retain them
Proceed with Caution when Charging Doc Fees on Lease Buyouts
Dealers need to pump the brakes when applying the typical doc fee to the back end of vehicle lease transactions, especially those transactions where customers simply exercise the purchase option at the end of their lease term.
It’s Time to Update Your Forms
A little annual attention to your dealership’s forms and processes can go a long way.
New High-Risk Cybersecurity Threat And Proactive Measures To Ensure Safety
October 17, 2023 A security vulnerability that has been discovered in the Chrome Web browser and Apple’s operating systems (MacOS, iOS) was recently discovered. Google has rated this vulnerability at
Deadline Approaching: Complete Your Inaugural FTC Safeguards Board Report By Year’s End!
VADA Partner ComplyAuto offers insights on complying with the FTC Safeguards rule.
Don’t Fear the Future of AI in Automotive
Article from VADA Partner ACV Auctions October 17, 2023 From our cars to our houses, technology continues to advance the way we live our lives in a major way. Some
The Federal issues impacting Virginia dealers — for better or worse
The VADA team attended NADA’s annual Washington Conference, learning about the federal issues that could impact Virginia’s franchised auto dealers. Find them all here, complete with detailed issue papers.
Get new insights on dealer operations
VADA partner Armatus Dealer Uplift’s new S.W.A.T. can help dealers improve their customer-pay parts and labor rates, which in turn translates into higher warranty rates. Here’s more.
Virginia auto dealers partner with FreeWire for EV charging
VADA announces a new partnership to bring ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging stations to Virginia’s auto dealers while minimizing impact to the electrical grid.