Everything You Need to Know to Be a Successful and Competitive Automotive Dealer in Virginia.
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Don Hall on FTC Enforcement
If you choose to ignore the FTC’s warning, you face significant risk to every aspect of your dealership, your finances — even your mental health. If you believe “NADA will handle it,” we would ask you: “What do you expect them to handle, exactly?” An important message from Don Hall.
VADA Live S2:E8 | “Cheap Cars Aren’t Coming Back”
The Presidio Group Kevin Tynan lays out the data-driven framework he’ll be unpacking on the main stage at VADA’26
VADA Live S2:E7 | “It’s not just the purchase today.”
Robert Hunter, President of Automotive F&I with Brown and Brown Dealer Services, dives into the strategies needed to protect front-end gross and properly serve today’s budget-conscious consumer.
FTC Enforcement: What an investigation looks like
In case you don’t think FTC compliance is a big deal, consider what an investigation will do to your store, your operations, and your reputation if you ignore their warning.
FTC Enforcement: Review Your Social Media Policy
Social media postings can be a major hole in your compliance program — and your dealership is responsible for individual employees’ posts. Review our social media guidance.
List the total price — or pay the price
The end of the General Assembly, the start of FTC enforcement, and more happenings at VADA this spring.
FTC Enforcement: Add-On Pitfalls
Avoid these add-on pitfalls to comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement of advertising and pricing rules.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: March
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars, they’re springing into action for the Commonwealth. As March ushers in longer days and a season of renewal, dealerships across Virginia are continuing
FTC Enforcement: Practical Actions Dealers Can Take
In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s crackdown on advertising and sales practices, VADA offers dealers practical steps your stores can take to comply.