When three unrelated powerhouses like Berkshire Hathaway, J.P. Morgan and Amazon agree to work together towards a common goal—in this case controlling healthcare costs—it’s probably something to which we should
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Remembering Ed Snyder
We would like to commemorate the life of Ed Snyder who passed away October 19, 2018. He was father to five children, including Steve Snyder, a past VADA Chairman. He
Time Dealer of the Year Nominee: Ron Kody
Congratulations to Ron Kody for his Community Service and Industry Accomplishments VADA’s Executive Committee is pleased to announce Ron Kody, President of Richmond Ford, has been nominated for the
2018 PAC Enrollment Form
Click here for the 2018 PAC Enrollment form: 2018 Enrollment Form
Form I-9 Tips
We have written about the Trump administration’s push to deregulation. We have noted that one should not expect reduced emphasis on a key Trump policy – reduction of illegal immigration
The Importance of a Compliance Program
Do you have a compliance program for sales and F&I activities? A compliance program must have several critical elements: Training – Employees must understand what they can and cannot do.
New Credit Freeze Law: What Does It Mean for Your Dealership?
This spring, the U.S. House and Senate overwhelmingly passed, and President Trump signed, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. The Act made several changes to the Dodd
FTC Sues Dealer Group Over Income Falsification
As we have noted often, the Federal Trade Commission is the primary federal “cop on the beat” for motor vehicle dealers. The FTC can proceed in a variety of ways
Unintended Consequences of Prematurely Releasing Trades
If you read carefully a retail installment sales contract, you will see that your dealership is the creditor in the document. You assign the RISC to a finance source. Once
2018 Mid-Year Quiz Answers
There have been several deregulatory actions by the Trump administration, particularly to reduce the number of regulations affecting businesses and to rein in bureaucratic overreach on employment matters. However, deregulation