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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: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.
Key Developments Affecting the Availability of Tax-based Incentives for EVs in 2025
Dealers with EVs in their current inventories should be aware of recent developments that could have an impact on the availability of federal tax-based EV lease and sales incentives in 2025.
Water Delay: Capitol Briefs 2025, Week 1
The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in this week..then immediately went home due to city water issues. Still, the work continues.
VADA Live S1:E5 – Get to know VADA’s General Manager, Bruce McGeorge
In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Bruce McGeorge, VADA’s new general manager, to discuss his impressive journey to VADA. A proud U.S. Naval Academy graduate and retired Marine Corps captain, Bruce brings more than 30 years of expertise in the automotive and logistics industries. From his early exposure to the dealer business to leading innovative solutions at CarMax and ACV Auctions, Bruce shares his insights.
Barrie: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements were reinstated by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 23, 2024.
Barrie: Effective Compliance Programs are Essential to Dealership Operations
Gone are the days of asking whether you have a compliance program because they are essential to dealership operations. The question is now whether your compliance programs on fair lending and voluntary programs practices are effective.
Barrie: Texas Federal Courts Saving Small Businesses from Regulation One Case at a Time
On December 3, 2024, the Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. granted the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) request for a preliminary injunction, which has a nationwide impact.