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Senior Virginia Senate Transportation Committee Member Speaks to VADA board

November 14, 2019

(L-R): Senior Senate Transportation Committee member David W. Marsden (D-Fairfax), VADA President & CEO Don Hall, and retiring Virginia Senator and Chair of the Transportation Committee Charles W. “Bill” Carrico

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Fighting Back Against Dealership Thefts

November 11, 2019

Over the last several months, dealers have experienced thefts at both dealerships and dealer-owned storage facilities. Whether these events are related is to be determined. While we understand the majority

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Partner Profile: MOC Mid-Atlantic

November 8, 2019

As members know, running an auto dealership – whether a single site or part of a group – is complex. That makes efficiency a critical part in managing both day-to-day

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A Message From Don Hall

November 8, 2019

By now, you’re probably aware that we have a completely new legislature coming into Richmond for the 2020 General Assembly session. During the recent elections, Democrats claimed majorities in both

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Go Hoos!

November 8, 2019

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.

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Data Sharing: An Important Topic for Dealers

November 8, 2019

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

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Remember: Your Franchisor Is a Supplier

November 8, 2019

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. 

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Franchise Matters You Can Control

November 8, 2019

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

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Constantly on Guard

October 30, 2019

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,

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