Current Issues

CARFAX ISSUE

Another benefit from OIADA/NIADA is the ability to reach out to industry executives when there are issues hurting dealers. Many of the dealers I’ve spoken with have told me about their frustrations with CarFax and the way they advertise. The main issues were that they advertise to consumers that the car report is free and that “reputable” dealers are the only ones that use CarFax. In reality, the reports are not free and dealers that don’t use CarFax are still reputable. The bottom line is that their deceptive marketing practices were costing dealers business. I took this issue to NIADA last February and then met with other state Executive Directors in March to discuss the CarFax problems. As a result, Mike Linn, CEO of NIADA, set up a meeting in June with the CarFax Executives. I am happy to announce that because of those meetings and a concentrated effort from OIADA, NIADA, and other states, CarFax listened and changed their advertising commercials. The new commercials have taken out the word free in regards to the cost of the reports, and reputable in regards to dealers. You can go to www.carfaxonline.com/ads to view the new ads for yourself. This is a huge win for all dealers across the country! This only happened because of the power of your association. OIADA + NIADA = SUCCESS!! No other association has the representation, history, benefits, or legislative support that OIADA & NIADA provide to its members. Your concerns and issues are always important to us and they can make a difference. All it takes is a phone call or email and look what can happen: a multi-million dollar company stops, listens, and changes a very successful marketing campaign to better serve independent dealers. That is powerful, and that is why OIADA should be your association of choice in Oregon.

 

Marc Huchette
Executive Director

 

Urgent Request for Dealers: It is very important for you to follow your state and government political representatives so you can make informed decisions and vote for those who represent small businesses. We can't do it alone. We need every one of you to voice your opinion at the poles for your industry. If you want help in determining which politicians help support our small business industry please contact OIADA.

 

Political Action Committee

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  OIADA must be a constant presence in monitoring current legislation within our state.   We need to interpret legislative activity that may impact our industry.  It is the association’s responsibility to maintain an ongoing relationship with governmental officials and regulatory agencies.  Your voluntary PAC contribution helps our legislative representatives work for you, the independent auto dealer.   OIADA has worked on many issues affecting dealers such as stopping the 3 day right of rescission, getting temporary motorcycle permits that actually fit on the rear plate area, extension of DEQ slips from 90 days to 180 days, all new broker disclosure forms, new silver dealer plate that makes us really look like a dealer, opposing no sales on Sunday, saying no to a big increase in DMV fees, as well as ongoing dealings with regulatory agencies, just to mention a few.  An added benefit to making a political contribution is the Oregon Tax Credit.  You can take this directly off your state tax liability.  The credit is $50 for an individual and $100 on a joint return. 

We thank you for understanding the importance of a strong presence within our Legislature.  Please remember the next time you renew your membership to consider your PAC contribution.

 

OIADA Members – New Benefits – Red Flags Rules

Here is Your Compliance Program on the Identity Theft Red Flags Rules – The rule states that each business has a written plan to detect, prevent & mitigate ID Theft. Contact OIADA to get your Red Flags Compliance forms.

 

The Final Rules require each financial institution and creditor that holds any consumer account, or other account for which there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of identity theft, to develop and implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program (Program) for combating identity theft in connection with new and existing accounts. The Program must include reasonable policies and procedures for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft.

 

Upon your request, OIADA will email/mail you a program that will allow you to develop and implement your own program on Identity Theft Prevention. We will provide the tools for you. All you will have to do is make it specific to your individual dealership needs. This program will include reasonable policies and procedures for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft.

 

 

What your program will include:

1. A list of 26 Red Flags (Red flags identify foreseeable risks of identity theft)
2. How to detect these flags in your everyday business
3. How to respond to any red flags that are detected in order to prevent and mitigate identity theft.
4. Compliance forms for your employees and service providers.

 

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