The NIADA convention is in a couple of weeks. It’s always a great time & lot’s of info can be learned attending the sessions. If anyone is wondering or maybe I should say “wandering” if they should go….YES! It’s not too late. I hope to see you there! Make it a great week!

WoW! Keith Whann is going to review dealers papaerwerke for FREE @Columbus Fair Auto Auction? All dealers should attend this one! I get around to hundreds of dealers throughout the Tri-State & find old passed down docs dealers are using all the time. On occassion, I fax them to Jim Mitchell @ the OIADA & after his review the dealer realizes how they have put themselves in harms way. Dealers may not think it’s a big deal until it cost them big money. Hopefully there will be so many dealers attend the seminar @CFAA that Keith will have to have several sessions! Sorry Keith! Make it a great week!

On behalf of the NIADA Certified program, I would like to thank Keith Whann, LJ Marhefka, and the Fredericksburg Manheim team for yet another successful TARP Regional Seminar Series. We had many new signups on the Certified program. Dealers understand the value of having a fully insured program and one that will help them get a higher resale value on the car, which will lead to higher monthly gross profits. For more info on the NIADA CPO Program go to www.NIADAcertified.com or call 800-840-2567.

Jim,
Some BHPH dealers get burnt by tow companies waiting to report a repo they picked up in order to collect a longer storage fee. Is there a law to protect the dealer from such practices? There seems to be some confusion on this topic. Please clarify. Thanks as always in advance for your assistance!

As Jim mentioned, The Corry Auto Dealers Exchange, in Corry Pennsylvania, is holding a special NIADA auction this week on Thursday April 29th. Come out and join us to find out more about the NIADA Certified program.

Dealers participating in the program can certify their vehicles in their own service department, work through a third party facility, or independent auction. Once the vehicle passes inspection and becomes certified, it can be offered to your customers with a comprehensive 3,6, or 12 month warranty.

Differentiate your retail stores versus the competition with a nationally branded CPO program at a significant discount versus OEM programs.

Come to the Corry Auto Dealers Exchange on Thursday April 29th or call 800-840-2567 to find out how to get the CPO program for free at your dealership.

Last week the membership drive at Columbus Fair Auto Auction went great! it amazed me that we had the success we did since the OIADA is smack dab in the middle of the action! It goes to show you that there are plenty of more dealers that can come on board! About 5,000 more for the state! Let’s continue to be bold for the OIADA & spread the good news!

I have received a ton of emails and phone calls regarding the new NIADA Certified Pre Owned Program. The CPO program has a $0 deductable. It is also fully insured directly to your dealership through an “A” rated insurance company.

This is a great way to differentiate your retail store against your competition with a nationally branded Certified Pre Owned program at a significant discount versus OEM programs.

In addition, the NIADA Certified Pre Owned program will drive higher gross margins, enhance inventory turn, increase service contract revenue, and build long term customer loyalty.

Log onto http://www.niadacertified.com or call 800-840-2567 to find out how to get the CPO Program for free at your dealership.

The NIADA convention will be a blast & as always informative. Some of my dealers have asked why should they go & spend the money when they can get info here on Auttr & at the seminars Keith Whann does. Well…..experiences from various backgrounds & states will be shared along with ideas from all over the country. The training/”ideas” sessions are FANTASTIC! You can also find various products & services you may want to use in your dealership. You may also find out you may NOT want to use particular services you’ve been using from a compliance standpoint! Plus the fun & laughs you share are just plain worth it! We hope to see you there!

Everyone have a joyous Easter!

WoW! The BHPH seminar was awesome! 60+ dealers in attendance. We are going to extend this one 1-2 more sessions for sure! It was great to hear all of the questions & the insight Keith Whann had to assist dealers in running their BHPH dealership. I’m glad I was a part of it! Now I can share some of the pointers to my dealer base. Keith, you continue to make me look good! Ok, just don’t bill me! Enjoy the weather!