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Go Hoos!
Special license plates commemorating the 2019 NCAA Championship UVA men’s basketball team are available as dealer tags. We appreciate Commissioner Holcomb for assisting in making these available to our dealers.
Data Sharing: An Important Topic for Dealers
Our dealers have raised important questions about data sharing – and these data issues have caught the attention of your VADA team as well. From DMS vendors to larger data
Remember: Your Franchisor Is a Supplier
We have written extensively about protecting your dealership when contracting with suppliers. Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.
Franchise Matters You Can Control
All dealers want to maintain cordial working relationships with their franchisors. They do not want to antagonize their “partner.” Unfortunately, for franchisors, the “partnership” often lasts only as long as
Constantly on Guard
One significant challenge to dealers is managing employees to steadily and uniformly work to reach your goals. Employees will resist mandated uniform requirements, but ignoring the need for consistent efforts,
Congratulations to William Farrell, 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year award nominee
Time and Ally Financial Honor Roanoke Dealer William Farrell Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Show (New York, NY, October 21, 2019) – The nomination of
Virginia Dealers, VADA Attend 2019 NADA Washington, D.C. Conference
Several members of our dealer community joined the VADA team last month at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s annual Washington Conference. This two-day event helps educate a national audience of
Dealers Travel to D.C. to Support Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
Late last month, members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland gathered for a shared fundraiser in Washington, D.C. Joining the crowd were Congressman
Form I-9 Not Really Expiring
Form I-9 is an employment eligibility verification document that employers use to confirm an individual’s identity and right to work in the U.S. There have been numerous versions of Form