Participating in the Electronic Filing System Program
BY JENNIFER FINLAYAs the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Departmentcontinues to move forward with modernization projects,it may be time for you to get on board with EFS. Over the past few years completing tag and titlework has become very modernized. The days ofhandwriting contracts, forms and temporary tags areover for the majority of dealers. […]
Key Highlights for Dealers at the 2019 FIADA Convention
The 2019 Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association Convention is this week (Oct. 17-19) and for dealers that means education, networking, and opportunity.
Understanding the Electronic Process: ETR, EFS, and ELT
The state of Florida is pushing to make your point of sale process easier by using electronic systems to process title and registration transactions. We talked to one of the top certified service providers, Auto Data Direct, about the evolution of a dealer’s point of sale and the future of the industry at their Tallahassee headquarters.
Top Reasons Why Title Work Gets Rejected
It’s important for your business, and reputation to get title work completed on time and without errors. Refresh yourself on the basics with this expert-level review.
A Comprehensive Checklist for Dealer Records Inspections
Proper record retention isn’t hard, but it does take commitment. If you are facing a state inspection, or just want to make sure you are in compliance, use this checklist as a guide.
Why All Successful Dealerships Join Associations
There’s one common problem all dealers face: staying educated in an industry that’s constantly changing policies. Being uninformed means risking hefty fines or even more serious liability issues. Thankfully there’s FIADA (which stands for Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association) and they have been the single most useful resource for Florida auto dealers. We sat down with […]
Happier Team, Better Service, Better World
It’s not bogus, it’s a key part of our company culture – and the proof is in the pudding.
Understanding Insurance for Auto Dealers
Running a well-oiled machine requires a secure foundation. Dealership insurance is a major component for auto dealerships to maintain peace-of-mind as they push to meet their projected numbers. Eric Link from All American Bonds and Insurance shares his time with us to discuss bonds, insurance options, involved risk, and the state policies surrounding coverage protection […]
Tax Season Tips for Dealerships
Tax season can be a great time for a dealership to flourish with the right plan in place. We gathered dealers together to join in on the conversation on how tax season affects their dealership.
Streamlining Compliance with Dealer Management Systems
The best auto dealers use a Dealer Management System (DMS). Industry expert Kevin Scott of Wayne Reaves explains how your dealership should use one to handle compliance, paperwork, and everything in between.
