AUGUST 26, 2010

*SPECIAL EDITION*

UPCOMING SEMINARS

– Webinar: Zen and the Art of Time & Multi-Task Management for Today's Super controll

–FREE Webinar: OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations by Dealers

– Webinar: How to Create Pay Plans that Really Work

– Webinar: Case Studies in Successful Customer Loyalty

– Webinar: Case Studies: Service Departments Winning Back 2nd & 3rd Owner Vehicles

–Webinar: How to Create a Consistent Selling Process on the Service Drive

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Registration section of the
Colorado Dept. of Revenue,
Motor Vehicles Division.

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Department of Labor &
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New Online Salesperson Licensing Examination Required as of
Monday, August 30th  

The Auto Industry Division has provided a summary of the new process / procedures to be utilized as of August 30th, 2010 when new rules take effect to implement the online salesperson licensing exam.  The two documents below provide most of the implementation details:

• Public Notice:  Revision of Examination Process for Master Examination
• Mastery Examination Instructions

Some key additional clarifications on the new exam and this transition:

• Any new salesperson applications that are in-process, and for which you plan to utilize the prior, written exam, MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 28TH. **

Note this is a change from information provided in the August 24th Open Road.

• Beginning Monday, August 30th, new salespersons must take the online version of the license examination. 
• Unlike the prior exam, the questions vary each time the test is taken, appear in a random order, and there is no way to review/determine which questions were missed. 
• The new test requires an 85% pass-rate, while the prior exam required a 100% pass-rate.
• The exam must still be administered/witnessed – to affirm that the named applicant did actually take the exam. 
• CADA will continue to provide testing administration services here at our office on our computers, along with salesperson bonds. 
• Those taking exams may wish to schedule a time to ensure the availability of a computer; typically we can accommodate four test takers at one time, but that could vary depending on events and other trainings/meetings.  Call 303-831-1722 to schedule at time. Walk-in testers are also welcome!
• We will no longer need to grade the exam as that will be done online, but will sign the affidavit to affirm identity and that the exam was taken at our facility.
• There will not be an updated License Law Manual/Study Guide published by the Auto Industry Division.
• CADA is working on materials for this purpose.

Where to find the new exam:
To access the new online exam, visit Auto Industry’s Salesperson Licensing information page at the following URL:

• CLICK HERE to access the new Mastery Examination*
  *The online version of the test will be active on Monday, August 30th

Dealership Administration of Exam
Dealerships that wish to administer their own salesperson examinations will need to send an email from a department manager to the following email below.  Please include your name, title, dealership, email address, and direct phone number for verification purposes. We will respond as soon as possible with the password for accessing the examination, and answer any questions you may have.    

• lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org  or 303.831.1722

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TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR ANY CADA SEMINAR OR EVENT, PLEASE VISIT: www.coloradodealers.org/registration

If you have a particular area of interest or would like to suggest a training seminar topic, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303.457.5123 or lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org

Plan now to participate in CADA Regional Meetings 2010

Please join us at any of the eleven meetings
scheduled across Colorado

Join your colleagues to learn about issues important to you, your dealership, and your operations.                 

Hear what is happening in Colorado’s legislative and regulatory arena and what CADA is doing to proactively address problems that affect dealer survivability and profitability.

Be informed, be involved and be connected! Register today AT NO COST using one of the following methods:

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To register by phone, please call Lauren Stadler at 303.457.5123
Questions? Call or email Tim Jackson at 303.282.1448 or tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org
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