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Get A Release
Last month, we examined whether a release a dealership receives is effective. As we discussed, a release is a contract. It requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. If you are going
VADA Expands Preferred Endorsement of Dealertrack Registration and Title Solutions
Dealertrack’s Accelerated Title solution gives Virginia dealers faster vehicle payoff and title release on top of existing expedited registration and title processing Virginia dealers have access to a new tool
A Message from Don Hall
October 2019 In less than a month, Virginians will step into the voting booth to elect the 140 legislators who will help lead our Commonwealth for the next two years.
Priority Toyota Chesapeake Earns Top Toyota Honor
Priority Toyota Chesapeake was named Toyota Motor Corp.’s prestigious “Best in Town” award winner for 2019. The award recognizes the dealership’s groundbreaking program that trains non-violent Norfolk City Jail inmates
Commemorating Ron Kody of Richmond Ford Lincoln
Today at Richmond Ford Lincoln, Del. Jeff Bourne and representatives of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association presented Ron Kody, president of Richmond Ford Lincoln and 2019 Time magazine Quality Automobile Dealer of
Quiz: Is Your Form Release Effective?
Test Your Knowledge of Rules for Form Releases Dealers often request a form release so they can protect themselves from litigation when compensating customers. But a release only protects a
Protect Your Dealership by Protecting Your Customer Data
Preventing Data Leakage We have written about the increased government scrutiny of data protection by businesses. Dealers should recognize this, and they should make data protection a priority. The FTC
Lessons from the Road
Throughout each year, VADA leaders and members participate in events and meetings hosted by other industry organizations. Recently, Jason Wilson, VADA general manager, attended a peer group meeting of the Automotive
Manheim Express App Enhancements to Help You Sell
Since launching in July 2018, the Manheim Express app has continued to raise the stakes in digital wholesaling and elevate the client experience. With hundreds of field representatives across the nation,