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Everything You Need to Know to Be a Successful and Competitive Automotive Dealer in Virginia.

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On warranty and recall pay, Virginia dealers have protections

March 14, 2023

A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall March 2023 I talk a lot in this column about VADA advocacy on bills that are visible to the industry and public

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A Refresher Quiz 2023

March 13, 2023

Mar. 13, 2023 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP   We get many calls seeking advice. Sometimes, the answer requires significant research. Other times, the answer is obvious.

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Dealertrack: Protect profits with increased compliance during deal completion

March 8, 2023

How electronic reg & title solutions help your dealership avoid costly fines and penalties   March 2023   Missed compliance steps can be costly to your dealership’s bottom line. In today’s

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All Cookies Are Not Created Equal

March 6, 2023

FTC Cracks Down on Targeted Advertising Without User Consent March 3, 2023 Chris Cleveland CEO, ComplyAuto The recent case against GoodRx by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for sharing a

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ACV Webinar Recap: Break Away from the Pack Webinar Series

March 3, 2023

March 2023   The following article was provided by VADA partner ACV Auctions. For more information, visit ACV’s website. Education is the foundation for growing and improving in today’s fluctuating

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VA Warranty FAQs

March 2, 2023

March 1, 2023 You may have seen recent stories about legislative activity in other states on warranty reimbursement. These stories reported on the work of dealer associations around the country

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 7

February 27, 2023

As Commonwealth waits for budget, successful session for Virginia dealers comes to close Franchise protections. Untaxed diagnostic labor. Home solicitation amendments. Loud exhausts getting study. EV mandates remain in place.

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A Delay in the Safeguards Rule, But Dealers Should Not Wait

February 22, 2023

By Hao Nguyen, Esq. Chief Legal Officer, ComplyAuto In this article, we discuss the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) delay of the effective date of the revised Safeguards Rule (“Rule”) and

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 6

February 20, 2023

“Kill” week as House and Senate committees vote down legislation 2023 Session, Issue 6February 20, 2023 Last week, the General Assembly focused on partisan policy. Many of bills backed by

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