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VPP Chargebacks
Dealers report an increase in chargebacks from finance and lease sources related to cancellations of voluntary protection products like extended warranties and GAP. Some finance and lease sources are going
Short Cuts
Here are some recent developments that are important to your dealership. Joint Employer Doctrine Revised During the Obama administration, the Department of Labor issued an interpretation of the joint employment
More About Continuing Education Credits
Recommended CPE Credit: Eligible for up to 6 Hours (Pending Approval) Prerequisites: None Advanced Preparation: None Program Level: Basic Program Summary: This seminar, hosted by VADA, is intended to inform
Governor Signs VADA-Backed Legislation, Including Bills Addressing Right of First Refusal
Greetings from VADA, In its 2019 Regular Session, the General Assembly considered 2,362 bills. It passed 950, defeated 1,311, and merged 101 with other legislation. The next step for the
A Message from Don Hall
Greetings from VADA, We hope this letter finds you well and that each of you is enjoying the start of Spring! I trust warmer temperatures will be here soon. Earlier
The Future of Auto Shows
In the past few years, there has been a decline in the number of auto manufacturers participating in auto shows. Additionally, the overall climate surrounding these events has changed. Auto
In Need of Technicians?
In today’s auto industry, fixed operations are more important than ever. More dealerships today make a large portion of their money doing repair and warranty work than ever before. And
Be Sure You Give The Insurer Actual Notice of a Lawsuit
In the last two issues, we discussed who pays for the defense of a lawsuit against the dealership. Your insurance coverage can be invaluable if you face a serious lawsuit.
Your Safeguarding Obligations May Get More Expensive
In the early years of the new millennium, the Federal Trade Commission issued regulations implementing provisions of the Gramm Leach Bliley financial reform legislation. In 2000, it issued the Privacy