A VIADA ALERT
UPDATE 5/25/2018: DMV has issued an FAQ regarding this program. Click here to read it. Dealers have been receiving an email from DMV informing them they must complete the “Awareity Platform certification”. This is not spam. It is a valid email from DMV and all authorized users of the online dealer program are required to complete... Read More
VIADA Establishes Tornado Relief Fund – Please Contribute Today
As all of you know, a tornado landed a week ago in the Lynchburg surrounding area with damage occurring in three of VIADA’s eight districts – District 5/Southern; District 6/Western; District 7/Shenandoah. Many people were affected by this tragic event and VIADA is conducting a fund drive to assist with the recovery efforts. An employee... Read More
Fight Curbstoning – Illegal Sale of Cars
“Curbstoning” is the repeated, unlicensed “flipping” of used cars for profit. Curbstoning is bad for consumers, dealers and communities. A person who sells vehicles on the street or “at the curb” instead of at a dealership location could be “curbstoning.’ Curbstoners may also advertise vehicles in the newspaper classified section. Buying from a curbstoner increases... Read More
A Win For VIADA Members & Small Business Owners
By Leigh M. Dicks, CAE, Executive Director Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association I’d like to begin by saying ‘thank you’ to the dealers who contacted the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB) staff and personally shared their concerns, and the impact, the new business closing guidance document would have on their business. VIADA also took action... Read More
Membership Recruitment Contest – win amazing prizes.
This year’s Convention & Expo is at the Oceanfront Hilton in Virginia Beach, October 11-14, and here is your chance to win two full registrations and 1 hotel room for 3 nights! Contest runs through 5PM on August 30. Recruit even just one new member and you’ll receive a $10 7-Eleven gift card. » Download... Read More