Coach Earl Bruce spoke in front of a crowd of Ohio Auto Dealers at the OIADA Annual Awards Banquet on Friday (December 3rd) in Columbus. Coach is an energetic and inspiring speaker. He spoke about his coaching days with Woody Hayes and his time as the head coach at the Ohio State University! He also [...]

Hey folks! Just a reminder to stop by Columbus Fair Auto Auction on Friday December 3, 2010 for the Car Counselor’s “TARP 2.0″ Program. The event begins at 9 am. Keith Whann promises a great event. Get there as soon as you can! NO RESERVATION IS NECESSARY and there is no charge to participate. Learn more [...]

Hi folks! The NIADA Certified Team will be represented at the MIADA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Boston. Please join us at the event!

For more information, please visit: http://www.miada.com/

For more information on NIADA Certified, please visit http://www.NIADAcertified.com or email LJ@NIADAcertified.com.

Visit the NIADA Certified – NIADA Certified Used Cars – NIADA Certified CPO Group on Auttr.com. Visit the group at: http://auttr.com/groups/niada-certified-pre-owned-program or CLICK HERE.

For more information on NIADA Certified Vehicles, go to http://www.NIADAcertified.com.

L.J. Marhefka
NIADA Certified National Trainer

Hey everyone! Auttr.com has a new look and I like it! Check it out at http://www.auttr.com. What do you think?

Here is a copy of the IRS RFC CHECKSHEET Is the RFC a separate legal entity from the dealership? Does the RFC meet all state licensing requirements? Does the RFC maintain proper business licenses? Does the RFC comply with title and lien holder laws? Does the RFC have adequate capital to purchase the notes? Does [...]

When the Manufacturer’s Warranty still exists on the vehicle you are offering for sale, check the WARRANTY box and place this EXACT language in the SYSTEMS COVERED / DURATION section: “MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY STILL APPLIES. The manufacturer’s original warranty has not expired on the vehicle. Consult the manufacturer’s warranty booklet for details as to warranty coverage, service [...]

Please welcome Diane Wood from Matthews Motor Company to Auttr.com!

Here is the answer to your question: When the Manufacturer’s Warranty still exists on the vehicle you are offering for sale, check the WARRANTY box and place this exact language in the SYSTEMS COVERED / DURATION section: “MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY STILL APPLIES. The manufacturer’s original warranty has not expired on the vehicle. Consult the manufacturer’s warranty [...]

The group avatar is up for the Carolina Independent Automobile Dealers Association Group on Auttr.com. Visit http://auttr.com/groups/ciada-dealers for more. THE CIADA!

CIADA Dealers – Please join the CIADA Dealer Group on Auttr.com!

Visit http://auttr.com/groups/ciada-dealers to visit or join!

Thanks,

L.J. Marhefka
L.J. King and Associates

Welcome to all of the North Carolina Auto Dealers participating in today’s CE class at Manheim North Carolina!

It’s going to be a great day!

L.J. Marhefka

The Risk-Based Pricing Rule takes effect January 1, 2011. The law gives dealers two options: it requires dealers to either send a risk-based pricing notice to certain customers or a new credit score “exception” notice to all credit applicants. The dealer is responsible for providing notices to customers if they are involved in the finance [...]

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sen. Christopher Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank are at odds over who should lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Frank, the House Financial Services Committee chairman, has joined his party’s liberal base in pushing for Harvard Law Prof. Elizabeth Warren to head the bureau, and wants her named [...]

OIADA Golf Video

Here is a great video from the OIADA 11th Annual Golf Outing at the Little Turtle Country Club in Columbus, Ohio on August 13, 2010. This video shows almost a thousand golf balls being dropped from a helicopter. The numbered ball that is closest to the pin is the winner! OIADA Helicopter Ball Drop – From [...]

Jim Mitchell of the OIADA – Is this the type of helicopter you will be using at the OIADA Golf Outing on Friday where one lucky winner will win $1,000.00 if his or her ball is the closest to the pin after being dropper from the helicopter? A few questions: 1. Does one have to [...]

Just a reminder to everyone – Compliance is your duty, and non-compliance is not an option. Too many times, I have heard business people comment that there is little enforcement, therefore, they’ll just take their chances. As a leader of your entity, you have an obligation and responsibility to remain compliant. And in the event [...]

Jim – Here are the listed FLSA overtime exemptions: Exempt from FLSA overtime coverage: Certain commissioned employees of retail or service establishments; Auto, truck, trailer, farm implement, boat or aircraft salespersons employed by non manufacturing establishments primarily engaged in selling these items to ultimate purchasers; Auto, truck, or farm implement parts clerks and mechanics employed [...]

IRVINE, Calif. — New research from the Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence Group revealed today that more vehicle buyers are apparently turning to used units, as well as tending to pay in cash rather than financing their purchases. The study findings showed some startling vehicle buyer sentiment about potential purchasing and financing plans. Stemming from what analysts believe to [...]