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OEM Performance Challenges

December 3, 2018

For years, your manufacturer has sent you regular reminders that your sales efficiency is below 100%. That has come with separate letters that your CSI is also less than 100%.

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Subscriptions. Gimmick or the Future? Or Both?

December 3, 2018

Auto industry analysts have used a lot of ink and electrons reporting on subscription programs. Facially, they are attractive. Pay a flat monthly fee, and drive what you want when

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VDU Sales Seminar & November NextGen Recap

December 3, 2018

Last month, we hosted our Virginia Dealer University Sales Seminar and November NextGen Meeting here in Richmond. We spent the day learning various retail strategies and sales training techniques to

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A Message From Don Hall

December 3, 2018

Greetings from VADA, We had a busy November, and December looks to be the same! We kicked off last month with our VADA Board of Directors Meeting at the Commonwealth

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Virginia Dealers Pay Tribute to the Life of Karen Radley

November 30, 2018

Automobile dealers across the Commonwealth recently banded together to raise $2,500 in Ambassador Grants for Hazelwild Farm’s Therapeutic Riding Program in memory of Karen Radley of Radley Automotive.  Our very

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VADA’s November 2018 Board of Directors Meeting

November 30, 2018

On November 13th & 14th, we hosted our VADA Board of Directors and Committee Meetings at the Commonwealth Club in Richmond. During these meetings, we provided an overview of the

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VADA’s 75th Anniversary

November 30, 2018

On Friday, November 16th, we had the opportunity to gather together a small group of dealers and legislators at The Hotel Roanoke to commemorate VADA’s 75th anniversary. On that same

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A Message from Don Hall

October 30, 2018

  Greetings from VADA, Happy fall to each of you.  I hope this newsletter finds you well. As the leaves are changing, know that VADA staff continue to work hard

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VADA Dealership Advertising Meeting

October 25, 2018

This week, individuals from dealerships and dealer groups across Virginia gathered at our Association headquarters in Richmond for a meeting on dealership advertising and marketing.  While the Virginia Code, Virginia

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