(L-R): Senior Senate Transportation Committee member David W. Marsden (D-Fairfax), VADA President & CEO Don Hall, and retiring Virginia Senator and Chair of the Transportation Committee Charles W. “Bill” Carrico
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Fighting Back Against Dealership Thefts
Over the last several months, dealers have experienced thefts at both dealerships and dealer-owned storage facilities. Whether these events are related is to be determined. While we understand the majority
Partner Profile: MOC Mid-Atlantic
As members know, running an auto dealership – whether a single site or part of a group – is complex. That makes efficiency a critical part in managing both day-to-day
Go Hoos!
Special license plates commemorating the 2019 NCAA Championship UVA men’s basketball team are available as dealer tags. We appreciate Commissioner Holcomb for assisting in making these available to our dealers.
Data Sharing: An Important Topic for Dealers
Our dealers have raised important questions about data sharing – and these data issues have caught the attention of your VADA team as well. From DMS vendors to larger data
Franchise Matters You Can Control
All dealers want to maintain cordial working relationships with their franchisors. They do not want to antagonize their “partner.” Unfortunately, for franchisors, the “partnership” often lasts only as long as
Constantly on Guard
One significant challenge to dealers is managing employees to steadily and uniformly work to reach your goals. Employees will resist mandated uniform requirements, but ignoring the need for consistent efforts,
Remember: Your Franchisor Is a Supplier
We have written extensively about protecting your dealership when contracting with suppliers. Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.
Congratulations to William Farrell, 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year award nominee
Time and Ally Financial Honor Roanoke Dealer William Farrell Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Show (New York, NY, October 21, 2019) – The nomination of
Virginia Dealers, VADA Attend 2019 NADA Washington, D.C. Conference
From left to right: Mike Suttle of Suttle Motors, U.S. Congressman Ben Cline, Bill Carrico (VADA Field Rep), Pete Kesterson (General Manager, Don Beyer Volvo), Patty Suttle (Mike’s wife) Several