DEALER OPERATOR PRE-LICENSING COURSE
Interested in becoming a licensed independent dealer? VIADA administers the course for the MVDB. The dealer-operator of any new independent motor vehicle dealership is required to successfully complete a course of study before they are permitted to take the Independent Dealer-Operator Qualification Test at a DMV Customer Service Center. “Grandfathered” dealer-operators, title clerks and salespersons are also encouraged to take the course as regulations change regularly and the course has the most up-to-date information a prospective dealer-operator needs to know.
The Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA) presents the two-day course at locations throughout the state and is taught by former dealers who have over 40+ years of experience combined.
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10 Best Used Midsize Luxury Cars Under $20,000
10 Best Used Midsize Luxury Cars Under $20,000 - Kelley Blue Book
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One of the fastest depreciating segments is midsize luxury cars, making them great to buy used. Here are the 10 best used midsize luxury cars under $20,000.
"As auto prices surge, agency launches rulemaking to protect consumers’ pocketbooks and level the playing field for honest dealers"
A must read for Car Dealers everywhere.
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FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Tactics Plaguing Car Buyers
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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule toFor new cars, the average transaction price was an estimated $44,832 in May, according to the J.D. Power/LMC Automotive forecast. For used cars, consumers are paying an average $31,450.
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As interest rates head higher and auto prices remain elevated, monthly payments are expected to continue squeezing consumers' budgets.
RECERTIFCATION REMINDER:
Per MVDB's new recertification guidelines, if you register to take the Recertification course now, you MUST have the entire 6-hour course completed by Thursday, June 30th.
On July 1st, 2022, any recertification registrations that are not complete will not be counted; and you will be required to take the new 4 hour In-person/Zoom course and to pay the increased fees.
Please call us at 800-394-1960 if you have any questions, or needing help getting logged in.
Thank you to all of our sponsors, players, and VB national for helping make our 2022 golf tournament such a success!! We can’t wait for the next one!
What a great time!!!
Looks like a great time!!
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New-vehicle inventory at the start of June was mostly the same as it has been for months: tight. Compared to June 2020, available inventory is down approximately 60%.
Here We Go Again! Are There Any Good Fourth of July Auto Deals? - Cox Automotive Inc.
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Here we go again – another holiday weekend virtually void of big-tent events, hot dogs, balloons and great deals on new vehicles. Last month, over Memorial Day Weekend, a deal was hard to find, as i...Our annual golf tournament is underway!
Team Mainivent played hard today! Course was in fantastic shape. Everything was done with class. We will be back. Thank you VIADA.
Looks like a good day. Have fun!!!
Find Out How The Color Of a Car Will Affect Its Resale Value
Here’s How The Color Of Your Car Will Affect Its Resale Value
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Yellow is mellow, but brown will bring a frown.What an EV Price War Could Mean for the Auto Retail Industry
What an EV price war could mean for the auto retail industry
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As the market becomes saturated, profits dip. But is there really an EV price war coming? And is this a bad thing?Congratulations to Bryan Dougherty and Chris Maher for receiving the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association - NIADA's Crystal Eagle Award and to Alvin E Melendez for being in the final 3 for the Association Executive Council's Executive of the Year award.
Congrats!!
Wow!!! Outstanding, it’s an honor and privilege to work with all of you!!!
Wow, congrats Chris!
Congratulations guys.
Congratulations Chris!!!
Congratulations Dad! Chris Maher
Congratulations Everyone!
Congratulations to you Both .
That’s awesome! Congrats to both of you!
Congratulations Chris Maher!
Congratulations to all!
I see you B!!! Congrats Bryan!!!
Way to represent Virginia!
Oh wow! Congrats!
Congratulations Bryan!
Congratulations Chris!
Congrats Chris Maher!!
Fantastic job!
Lofty New and Used Car Prices Are Driving Inflation
Lofty New and Used Car Prices Are Driving Inflation
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The limited supply of new and used vehicles in translating into wildly inflated prices, hitting consumers hard in their wallets.Mergers and acquisitions of automotive dealerships have ramped up in recent years and consolidations are still going strong.
Considering Selling Your Dealership? Read This First
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If you’re looking to sell your dealership, there are a few key factors you need to consider ahead of time. Neglecting to do so could mean settling for a lower price or not selling at all.
Stop by America's Auto Auction today and visit Jackie at the VIADA Store to get forms, supplies, pay membership, or to say hello!
VIADA will be there on the 1st, and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00am-12:00pm every month.
Hope to see you all there!
Used cars cost dealers 1.1% more in May after adjusting for normal seasonal fluctuations.
Dealers Paying More for Used Cars; Retail Prices Likely to Rise - Kelley Blue Book
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The prices dealers pay for used cars have gone up after several months of dropping. That usually means retail prices will increase, too.As the Great Resignation continues, here’s what dealers can do to increase employee retention.
The Great Resignation continues: here’s what dealers can do to increase employee retention
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Employers must look to the underlying root cause of the Great Resignation and not merely treat the symptoms of employee turnover.The purpose of a brand strategy is to impact repeat purchase and customer loyalty.
Brand strategy: It's all in your promise – Dashboard by NIADA
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A brand promise is powerful. It articulates what customers can expect from their interaction with your company. Every brand has one. Ideally its one you
Brandon (Dad) is currently in our dealer operator class, so Milena is covering the phones at Autohub Center!
Remember you can visit viada.org/pre-license/ to see when our next Dealer Operator class is.
Next class is: June 14th and 15th here at our HQ in Midlothian, VA!
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Swing into summer by registering for the 2022 Golf Tournament. Come have some fun in the sun on Monday, June 27 at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club. Register here: viada.org/golf-tournament/
