Based on historical data, dealers could see a continued climb in new vehicle sales going into the first quarter of 202%
Dealers Step Up to Help Helene Impacted Regions
Virginia dealers are leading from the front when it comes to helping neighbors in need who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Barrie: Twenty-Five for ‘25
Barrie anticipates that 2025 will be a tumultuous year in the car business. In other words, it will business as usual. Dealers have become accustomed to coping with major changes. 2025 should not be much different in terms of challenges, but it can be rewarding. Here are 25 issues to which you should give attention in 2025.
Barrie: VADA Reaffirms Virginia Dealers’ Warranty Rights, Considers Statute Enhancements
Dealers are urged to assert warranty rights during a time of rapid change. October 3, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com For over 50 years, VADA’s goal has been to ensure that the Virginia Motor Vehicle Franchise Act provides Virginia dealers with rights so to prevent improper actions by manufacturers. Of
Barrie: Effective Compliance Programs are Essential to Dealership Operations
Gone are the days of asking whether you have a compliance program because they are essential to dealership operations. The question is now whether your compliance programs on fair lending and voluntary programs practices are effective.
Barrie: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements were reinstated by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 23, 2024.
Barrie: Texas Federal Courts Saving Small Businesses from Regulation One Case at a Time
On December 3, 2024, the Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. granted the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) request for a preliminary injunction, which has a nationwide impact.
Barrie: Now Is The Time to Review Indirect Finance and Lease Agreements
In an economy where inventory is high, vehicles are sitting on floorplan, and customer credit is not as easily accessible, Dealers need to know where they stand with their creditors just as much.
Barrie: Volkswagen’s Request to Dealers on MSRP
At the end of November, Volkswagen dealers received a special message from Volkswagen regarding the ID. Buzz.
Barrie: Test Your Knowledge on Industry Recalls
November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com The auto industry has lived through an unprecedented number of recalls in the last two years. There is little indication this trend will slow. How well do your teams understand federal recall issues? Here is a quiz to help. We have some new