Some time ago, a copy of OSHA QuickTakes, a newsletter from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, crossed my desk. What caught my attention about this particular issue of a newsletter I receive and read regularly was a statement I read i

From Brady Ware & Company: F&I fraud – is your reputation at risk? Stopping F&I fraud before it starts can save your dealership from a public relations nightmare. Not to mention your employees from serving jail time. The following a

Just when you’re not expecting it, a letter arrives. Seems like a normal OEM letter, but after reading it, it is much more serious than that. It’s an Audit! Over the last two years, the manufacturers have increased their Sales Audit activities. I

As counsel for franchised and independent dealers across the U.S., I regularly get calls from clients about a bank “kicking” a contract back to the dealer due to default or lack of insurance. The first question the dealer always asks is “Can I

Do you know what a surety bond is? Despite their wide use, surety bonds remain a mystery for many dealers. Whether you are already licensed and running your auto dealership, or you are looking ahead to start one, you have probably heard of surety bon

Dealership goes wrong direction on GPS units, according to Bradyware & Company. How does a dealership know if they should pay sales or use tax on items they include in the purchase of a new or used vehicle? An Indiana dealership had to pay back u

Is your auto dealership business located in Georgia or New Mexico? If yes, better read on because this can save you some license renewal hassle. Auto dealership licenses have different lengths and expiration deadlines depending on the individual stat

I attended this past year’s Digital Dealer Conference in Las Vegas. I walked away with great information for my clients, but I was still left wondering “where’s the compliance information?” Probably not the take away you’re still thinking a

Eyes from several different viewpoints, not all of them legitimate, are watching your F&I processes carefully. Some are looking for weaknesses they can exploit to steal information. Other eyes are watching for violations in the many regulations t