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Attention VIADA District 1 members,
Early this morning at 4:30am, the Norfolk Police Department apprehended a white male driving a white 2007 Mercedes Benz C class 2 door coupe that had stolen catalytic converters from Vail Automotive. After the police apprehended the suspect, they found a truck full of freshly cut catalytic converters .
If this vehicle matched the description of any recent theft on your dealership, please contact Charles Vail at Vail Automotive right away.
Google Ad Extensions 101 For Dealers
Google Ad Extensions 101 For Dealers
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Ad extensions are dynamic add-ons to Google ads that expand the information you can show in any given ad. They are usually more eye-catching than the ad text itself, leading to more clickReality Check: The Cost of High Gas Prices on Car Buyers
Reality Check: The Cost of High Gas Prices - Cox Automotive Inc.
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Our Kelley Blue Book team offers plenty of good advice for vehicle buyers; one of their most well-known features is the annual 5-year Cost to Own research. In that study, the team considers total vehi...Used-Vehicle ‘Spring Bounce’ Delayed as Tax Refunds Remain Behind Schedule
Used-vehicle ‘spring bounce’ delayed as tax refunds remain behind schedule
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Used-vehicle values fell for the third straight month in April as tax refund delays sat four weeks behind normal pace and supply improved from a year ago. The Manheim Used-Vehicle Value Index inched d...Global Car Sales Will Climb 6% In 2022 As Semiconductor Crisis Eases
Global Car Sales Will Climb 6% In 2022 As Semiconductor Crisis Eases | Carscoops
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Industry analyst forecasts a modest sales boost but warns we’re not out of the semiconductor woods yet
VIADA Staff visited The Hotel Roanoke to gear up for our 2022 Convention & Expo!
We are so excited, and can’t wait to see you all there October 21st-23rd!
Save the date and stay tuned for more details at viada.org/convention-and-expo/
5 Reasons a Good Online Reputation is Absolutely Essential
5 reasons a good online reputation is absolutely essential – Dashboard by NIADA
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Online reputation may seem like an abstract for some used car dealers, but it is crucial for businesses in the digital era. You don't have to sell
Last nights District 2 dinner meeting was a success! A special thanks to Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, and Janet Garrett from MVDB for joining us last night!
We also want to thank our dinner sponsor Richmond Auto Auction for helping us put together such a great night.
Lastly, thank you to all of our members who came out and joined us. Our dinner meetings wouldn't be possible without all of your support.
Remember to check your email, give us a call, or visit viada.org/events to see when your next district dinner meeting is.
Thanks everyone for a great meeting.
Thank you everyone for coming out!
At any given time, 20%-25% of all vehicles on the road have open recall. Making sense out of a broken auto recall system:
Making Sense Out of a Broken Auto Recall Ecosystem
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At any given time, 20%-25% of all vehicles on the road have open recall. Many of these vehicles find their way – unknowingly to dealers – onto used-vehicle lots.Big Wheels: Auto finance volume grew 6.7% YoY in 2021
Big Wheels: Auto finance volume grew 6.7% YoY in 2021
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Auto loan and lease outstandings reached an all-time high of $1.3 trillion in 2021, contributing to the auto finance industry’s 6.7% growth despite ongoing inventory challenges due to the COVID-19 p...
VIADA is excited to be hosting a golf tournament on Monday, June 27th at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club.
We are hoping to have all of you there, and join in on all of the fun! It is $100 per member or $125 non member, and registration includes: round of golf, access to putting green, lunch, gift bags, plus team prizes.
There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Along with additional prizes, and swag items!
If you would like to attend please submit the form below to dana@viada.org, register online using the link below, or call us at 800-394-1960.
viada.org/golf-tournament/
Can I be a guest beer cart driver 😁
VIADA will be teaching a Dealer Operator class at our HQ in Midlothian next week.
The Dealer-Operator Couse is a 2 day course that will take place on May 3rd-4th, and you will learn so much. Make sure you sign up today!
You can visit the link below to register for this class, and all other classes. If you have any questions feel free to send us a message, or give us a call at 800-394-1960.
viada.org/pre-license/
Dealer-Operator, Pre-License – Virginia Independent Auto Dealers Association
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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 Qualificati...
Education, networking, vendor solutions... and this year the NIADA Convention is back in Vegas!There is no time to waste.
Early Bird rates for the NIADA Convention & Expo have been extended for a limited time.
Take advantage of our largest discount and reserve your spot at the Used Car Industry's premier event.
Register Now: niadaconvention.com/register/
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Joe McCloskey
Last nights District 6 dinner meeting was a huge success! A special thanks to Delegate Wendell Walker and Dean Harbour from MVDB for making the trip to join us.
A huge thank you to our dinner sponsors Fisher Auto Parts, Dealer RE, and Manheim Harrisonburg! Lastly, a huge thank you to all of our members who came out and joined us. These dinner meetings wouldn't be possible without all of you.
Remember to check your email, give us a call, or visit viada.org/events to see when your next district dinner meeting is!
Depleted car lots, strong consumer demand and lower factory output will continue to affect new and used car inventories throughout 2022, in turn driving prices up.
High Vehicle Prices Expected to Hold Their Grip on Auto Industry
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Consumers seeking lower prices on dealership lots must wait until 2023, reported auto-industry leaders at the New York International Auto Show.
VIADA is excited to be hosting a golf tournament on Monday, June 27th at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club.
We are hoping to have all of you there, and join in on all of the fun! It is $100 per member or $125 non member, and registration includes: round of golf, access to putting green, lunch, gift bags, plus team prizes.
There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Along with additional prizes, and swag items!
If you would like to attend please submit the form below to dana@viada.org, register online using the link below, or call us at 800-394-1960.
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As of March, used cars were selling for an average of around $8,000 more than they did in the first quarter of 2021.
Used car prices soar over 30% since 2021: Report
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Amid rising inflation, people in the United States are finding that buying a used car is not necessarily a sure way to cut costs, as used car prices have risen 30.4% over the last year.Defining Transparency in the Sales and F&I Process
Defining Transparency in the Sales and F&I Process
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Transparency is a widely used term in retail automotive, but what does it really mean? The term transparency can mean a lot of things to different people, so I think it is important to define it. A de...PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS
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