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Digital Updates and Used Vehicle Inventory
Dealers have a new concern about the used vehicles they buy or take in trade – digital updates that disable vehicle functions. You buy a vehicle with the latest tech,
CHALLENGING A FRANCHISOR AUDIT
Dealers have become accustomed to having large amounts of franchisor money at stake in day to day operations. Historically, warranty and recall repairs have generated substantial monthly claims. While the
Department of Defense Withdraws Position on Military Lending Act
By now, you have probably heard that on Feb. 28, 2020 the Department of Defense granted a petition from the National Automobile Dealers Association to withdraw its 2017 interpretation of
Coronavirus and Hackers
We often warn that digital fraud is a growing threat to dealers. The coronavirus gives hackers and scammers an opportunity to show there is no depth too low for them
Prevent Software Bounty Hunting
One day you receive a letter inquiring about the software on your business computers. It starts politely. The Business Software Alliance invites you to do an audit and report the results
Feds Issue New I-9
For months, we have been advising you to use the expired Form I-9 to verify employee identity and authorization to work while the government finalizes a revised form. The government
Franchised Dealers Are Critical to Car Business
The stories of the coming apocalypse, especially in mainstream publications, are endless. The franchise system is outmoded. The car business needs disruption. Disruptors have arrived, and even more are coming.
Dealers Concerned about Impact of Coronavirus
Most Virginia dealers are at least somewhat concerned about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their business, according to results of a VADA survey conducted in early March. A third
Update on Tesla Litigation
This message was emailed to dealers on March 5, 2020. Greetings from VADA, The evenings are getting a bit brighter, the weather a bit warmer, and I hope it has