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Keeping the Momentum at General Assembly Crossover in Week 5
Last week, Virginia’s General Assembly reached the midpoint of its legislative session, known as “Crossover Day.”
Big Week, Big Advocacy for Dealers in Week 4
The week dealers came to Richmond.
VADA Making the Rounds for Tech and Dealer Protections, Fair Pay
The latest on our bill, additional legislation…and by the way, this week is Dealer Day!
Barrie: Twenty-Five for ‘25
Barrie anticipates that 2025 will be a tumultuous year in the car business. In other words, it will business as usual. Dealers have become accustomed to coping with major changes. 2025 should not be much different in terms of challenges, but it can be rewarding. Here are 25 issues to which you should give attention in 2025.
Let’s put in the work to improve the customer experience
Approaching the holidays, Don Hall takes a look at the year that was — and the one to come.
VADA Live S1:E8 – Capitol Briefs with Mimi Perka, Esq.
In this inaugural video edition of Capitol Briefs, Jeff Kelley of VADA Communications talks with Mimi Perka, Esq., VADA’s new director of legislative and legal affairs, about critical legislative priorities for Virginia’s franchised auto dealers. They dive into proposed changes to Virginia’s recall, warranty, and maintenance statute aimed at ensuring fair payment for dealers and technicians. Key measures include prohibiting manufacturers from slashing recall part prices, ensuring fair compensation for diagnostic time and addressing reimbursement delays for extended rental car expenses. Learn more about VADA’s advocacy efforts and why Dealer Day at the Capitol is essential for dealers.
VADA Live S1:E7 – Get to Know 2025 Virginia Time Dealer of the Year Dave Perno
For this edition for VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Dave Perno, President of Loyalty Automotive and Virginia’s 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year, to discuss his journey in the automotive industry. From lessons learned working in his father’s dealership to leading a family business, Dave reflects on the importance of supporting employees, giving back to the community and planning for the future. He also shares his perspective on industry trends like EV adoption and what 2025 might bring for dealers.
VADA Live S1:E6 – Warranty Reimbursement with Armatus’ Jordan Jankowski and Ryan Hammer
On this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan and an expert panel explore one of the most pressing issues facing Virginia’s franchised dealers: warranty reimbursement. Joined by Anne Gambardella, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of VADA, along with Jordan Jankowski and Ryan Hammer from Armatus Dealer Uplift, the discussion covers the challenges dealers face, insights into navigating warranty processes and the steps VADA is taking, including legislative efforts, to fight for fair compensation for dealers and technicians.
Greater Protections, Fair Pay: Capitol Briefs 2025, Week 2
VADA lobbyists continue to meet with legislators to advocate for greater protections and fair payment for franchised dealers.