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Archive January 2017

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Adding a Location or Moving your Dealership

Is 2017 bringing about major changes to your dealership? Maybe you’re adding a location, or moving to new digs. Whatever change you’re planning, make sure that you stay on good terms with TxDMV and OCCC. Here is a quick and dirty checklist to maintain compliance both before and after your move. All notices MUST be filed at least 10 days prior to your actual move date.

 

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Predictions for 2017

A new year is finally here and with it, new challenges and opportunities for independent car dealers. What will this year be like for dealers? Will it be successful? Will small businesses struggle? To determine what 2017 will be like, we reached out to several people including an attorney Jordan Mayfield, independent auto dealer Robert Milligan and Texas State Representatives Drew Springer and Eddie Lucio III. They shared their expert opinions on issues such as the Texas economy in the new year, how Trump’s presidency will affect the industry and even who will win next month’s Super Bowl. (Hint: How ‘bout them Cowboys!)

 

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Are You Passing on All Eligible Fees to Customers?

By Guest Blogger Phil Lathrop
VP Auto Sales
TIADA Chairman of the Board

One great thing to do at the start of the year is to make sure you are passing on all eligible fees to your customers.

Like many of you, I wanted to make sure I knew what was what, with the new process and handling fee that will be appearing on our Title Application Receipt, or what I call a “white slip”. I transfer in Dallas County.
 

 

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