FTC’s Threats: Some Short-Term and Long-Term Impacts for Dealers
By: Nicholas A. Bader We have all seen countless articles, press releases, and solicitations regarding the ongoing push by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to cause dealers to ad
The Expanding Trend of Third-Party Time Guide Warranty Reimbursement
By: Micah A. Andrews For decades manufacturers have successfully limited their labor warranty reimbursement cost paid to dealers by mandating the use of their own published facto
Surviving the Audit: A Motor Vehicle Dealer’s Guide to Responding to an Audit
By: Savannah N. Criado Most, if not all, OEMs reserve the right to conduct an audit of a dealer’s warranty and/or incentive submissions allegedly to “review compliance” with
Scout Litigation Updates
Scout’s efforts to sell directly have been met with litigation in several states. Currently, there is litigation in Florida, California, Colorado and Virginia. The Florida an
Tesla’s Attempt to Obtain a License in North Dakota Dismissed
Tesla attempted to open two dealerships to be located in North Dakota (Fargo and Bismarck). Tesla’s dealer license applications were denied on the basis that Tesla was not perm