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The WHY? Issue
Oct. 13, 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP I regularly suggest action dealers should or should not take. For some matters, the guidance is so established
VADA Partners with RockED for Dealer Program
September 2022 The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) has partnered with RockED to offer its innovative Growth Management platform to all VADA franchised automobile and truck dealers. VADA President
EVs entering the mainstream — but will Virginia take the lead?
A Message from Don Hall September 2022 Leaders in any industry tend to believe our respective issues are some of the most pressing of the day, and we wonder sometimes
Speaking of Adverse Action Notices….
Sept. 18, 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Adverse action notices are not just for consumers denied credit. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also requires
Dealertrack: Protect revenue by eliminating costs
September 2022 Even the most routine vehicle sale requires the completion and submission of numerous forms. Postage and shipping charges to get the right documents into the hands of
Mythbusters: A Dealer May Rely on an Adverse Action Notice Sent by a Finance Source
Sept. 18, 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Some myths return on a delayed schedule like cicadas emerging every seven years. One we have seen resurrected
When Can a Dealer Obtain a Credit Report on a Consumer Seeking Credit?
Sept. 18, 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP While we are discussing consumer reports, we should also take a moment to remind dealers of the circumstances
California Decision Impacts on Virginia
August 29, 2022 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is responsible for evaluating the emission control systems and setting mandates for zero-emissions new vehicles and engines in California. On August
Myths & Misconceptions About the Revised FTC Safeguards Rule
Updated November 2022 Note: On Nov. 15, 2022, the FTC announced a six-month extension of the deadline for companies to comply with some of the amendments to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule. The deadline