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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.
VADA Live S2:E6 | Digital Strategy & Trust: Winning the Online Car Buyer
How do you build trust with a consumer before they ever set foot in your showroom?
FTC fires warning shot throughout retail automotive industry
FTC regulators are making clear that vehicle advertisements must show the true offering price — including all mandatory dealer fees — and dealers should move quickly to review their advertising and sales practices to avoid costly violations.
VADA Live S2:E5 | Unlocking Hidden Profit in Your Parts Department with Brian Crossin
Is your parts department the most neglected, underappreciated, and misunderstood department in your dealership?
2026 Capitol Briefs: Week 8
As the 2026 General Assembly nears its final gavel, autonomous vehicles spark a debate, several bills head to the Governor’s desk, and some debates are tabled for next year.