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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A message from Alvin E Melendez, Executive Director, VIADA
Just two weeks ago, your Association held it's annual "VIADA at the Capitol" lobby day at Capitol Square here in Richmond, Virginia.
Our dedicated Dealer members were out in full force that day to meet with legislators and their staff to make our priorities and concerns heard.
None of this would have been possible without the dedicated hard work of our own Director of Government Affairs, Gonzalo Aida.
Gonzalo's great work for the Association has not gone unnoticed, and he was honored on the floor of the Virginia Senate by one of his former bosses, Senator David Marsden.
We're very fortunate to have Gonzalo on the VIADA team advocating for Virginia's Independent Dealers. Please join me in thanking him for all of his hard work.
Alvin E. Melendez, CMD
Executive Director
VIADA
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VIADA had a very productive day in Capitol Square last Friday!
Thank you to our friends at the Virginia Credit Union League for allowing us to stage our lobby day from their HQ.
And BIG thank you to the all the legislators and staff for meeting with us.
Learn more about your association's advocacy efforts here: viada.org/viad-pac/
It was a fantastic day - thank you Gonzalo Aida for all the hard work in planning the day for us to be seen and heard in the VA Capitol! We appreciate your commitment to the Dealers of Virginia!
What a great day!
Your Association had boots on the ground in Capitol Square this morning, meeting with legislators and their staff to advocate for Virginia's Independent Dealer industry.
We appreciate all of the dealers who took time out of their busy day to join us at the Capitol. Learn more about VIADA's advocacy efforts at viada.org/viad-pac/
Was great to be with you all!
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Attention Southwest VA -
Recert and Dealer Operator classes coming to your area February 6-8... www.viada.org
Virginia Senator Steve Newman has introduced SB862, a bill that will eliminate Virginia's Highway Use Fee and Mileage-Based User Fee programs.
VIADA strongly supports SB862 and the elimination of these programs. Click here to read the bill - lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB862
Virginia's Independent Dealers need to make their voices heard. Please submit your comments below so we can make sure our Delegates and Senators hear the Independent Dealer community loud and clear.
Click here to submit your comments!
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Excited to announce that our signs have been ordered!! We are here helping Dealers and the Local community process their Tag and Title needs!! Tell a Friend, Neighbor or Dealer!!
VIADA will serve walk-in customers Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at our HQ at 1525 Huguenot Road, Suite #202 Midlothian, VA 23113.
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I’m going to get a chain so Joeanthony Ramon can wear it at the district meeting.😂 All comedy aside come see me at America’s Auto Auction America's Auto Auction Virginia. We are a local DMV Select and will gladly help any Virginia dealers with title needs.👍🏻
Congratulations!!
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