OCTOBER 27, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION

– Automotive News at a Glance

REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES

– Reminder: Colorado Emissions Requirements

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

– After Serving on the Summer Interim Committee on Pinnacol Assurance, Senator Shawn Mitchell (R-Broomfield) Weighs In On the State's Insurer of Last Resort

– Be A Part of CADA's Grassroots Efforts!

– Please Save the Date For These Future Fundraisers at CADA!

UPCOMING SEMINARS

– Upcoming Seminars

– SP2 Certification Webinar

– Reducing Risk of Lawsuits from Terminations and RIFS

– Dealer Rights and Protections Seminar

– Dealer Management System (DMS) Training

– Designated Risk Management Seminar: The Key To Cuttings Costs is Controlling Losses

– CADA Regional Member Briefings!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events

– Colorado Legislator Meetings

– CADA Regional Member Briefings

– Denver MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meetin

– NADA Convention and Exposition

– Denver Auto Show

– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament

DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS

–Share Your Accomplishments

THE AFTERFACT

–All the News That's Fit to Email!

ARCHIVES

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e-newsletter archives.

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& Legal Articles from the Open
Road e-newsletter.

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Outlook archives.

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Outlook archives.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

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for various CADA seminars & events.

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES

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Speaker and Educational
Resources.

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Endorsed Vendors/Programs.

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Allied Members.

CLICK HERE for an order form for
CADA forms.

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www.nada.org

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Regulatory Affairs information.

STATE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

CLICK HERE for the Auto Industry
Division of the Colorado Dept.
of Revenue.

CLICK HERE for the Title and
Registration section of the
Colorado Dept. of Revenue,
Motor Vehicles Division.

CLICK HERE for the Colorado
Department of Labor &
Employment website.

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Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AT A GLANCE

Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.

REMINDER: COLORADO EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS!
Reprinted from August 6, 2008 Open Road

As a reminder, Colorado dealerships are required to provide either a passing emissions test OR a voucher to consumers who reside in the enhanced emissions areas. These areas include the following counties:

While Larimer, Weld, and El Paso counties were removed from prior gas-powered emissions testing requirements on Jan.1, 2007, this did not change obligation of dealers located in those counties regarding sales to consumers who still reside in the covered areas. If this statutory requirement is not met, a consumer can require a dealer to unwind the deal. 

Related articles can be found in the following issues of Open Road (see the Regulatory & Legal Updates section)

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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:

• Tammi McCoy, Vice Pres., tammi.mccoy@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1449
• Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1448

DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance

AFTER SERVING ON THE SUMMER INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PINNACOL ASSURANCE, SENATOR SHAWN MITCHELL (R-BROOMFIELD) WEIGHS IN ON THE STATE'S INSURER OF LAST RESORT

Even while Coloradans root for the state’s economy to get back on its feet, some lawmakers just can’t control their hostility to business. They’re limbering up to throw punches at struggling employers. Whether they succeed depends on how effectively employers and others engage during the Legislature’s 2010 session.

A case in point is the interim committee that took aim this summer at Pinnacol Assurance, the state’s largest workers compensation carrier. The committee’s recommendations combine economic malpractice and unnecessary sausage-making at their worst.

CLICK HERE to keep reading.

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BE A PART OF CADA'S GRASSROOTS EFFORTS!

In large part, CADA’s legislative success is due to the active and meaningful participation of our member dealers in grassroots activism.  We are in the process of scheduling 30 meetings across Colorado between now and when the General Assembly convenes for the 2010 Session on January 13th.  To see a current list of the meetings we have confirmed, please click here and RSVP to Lauren Stadler at lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org if you plan to attend.  We can’t wait to see you at these very important and educational meetings!

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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE FUTURE FUNDRAISERS AT CADA!

Thursday, October 29th, Josh Penry for Governor (R-Grand Junction) (**Ladies Only** 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Thursday, November 5th, Scott McInnis for Governor (R-Grand Junction) (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 10th, Rep. Max Tyler (D-Golden) (5:30 - 7:00)

Tuesday, November 17th, Rep. Dickey Lee Hullinghorst (D-Boulder) (5:30 -
7:00)

Wednesday, November 18th, Rep. Joe Rice (D-Littleton) (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

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Questions or Comments?  Please contact:

• Melissa Kuipers – VP of Government Relations and Communications
  melissa.kuipers@coloradodealers.org, 303.457.5115
• Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1448

DEALER RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS SEMINAR: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS; RECOGNIZE YOUR OBLIGATIONS!

Presented by William E. Walters, Kelly Garnsey Hubbell + Lass, LLC

~ IN SEVEN CITIES ACROSS COLORADO! ~

CADA spearheaded and passed significant new franchise law protections for dealers in 2009: 

• Dealership Rights: make sure you understand these new rights in order to fully assert them—and to ensure you are not signing them away without recourse!
  • Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Act (“Franchise Law”) – NEW protections:
    • Limits the look-back period for warranty and sales incentive audits; prevents unreasonably short time periods to submit claims
    • Exclusivity mandates prohibited; dealer notice requirements
    • Pricing variance limitations
    • Site control / facility upgrade mandate restrictions; facilities assistance
    • Manufacturer requirements/duties for market withdrawal or termination; inventory repurchase requirements
    • Buy/sell, transfer/relocation, or change of management – approval requirements
  • Re-cap of existing protections, and manufacturer relations generally
  • Lessons learned in GM/Chrysler bankruptcies
    
    
• Dealer Obligations: Keep your dealership out of the cross-hairs of regulators, lawyers, and consumers!
  • State regulatory requirements and dealer investigations
  • Risks and penalties of various violations and/or lawsuits

CLICK HERE for a registration form and more information!

CLICK HERE for DURANGO ONLY registration form and information!

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REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS: DMS SYSTEM TRAINING

You spend a small fortune on your Dealer Management System– make sure you are getting the most you can from it!

Presented by Ellie Dilbeck (Ranes), former R&R employee.

DENVER
Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 2009
8:00am to 12:00pm (noon)
Breakfast included

William D. Barrow Building (CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd (SW Corner of Grant/Speer), Denver, CO
Phone: 303.831.1722

This training will provide training on key areas of the R&R DMS
system that many dealerships overlook, may not fully utilize, or may just benefit from more training
on how to use effectively. Tentative topics to be addressed include*:

• Custom reports: understanding how to create custom reports utilizing Report Generator/QueryBuilder
• Custom docs/custom financial statements – how to view in Excel to analyze financials & trending
• How to combine names and clean up duplicate names in your database to market more effectively
• How to use/implement the new “We Owe” enhancements (utilizing technology for communication between
  sales and service as to what is “owed” or “due” on the vehicle) streamline this process to improve CSI and prevent cost of sales mistakes
• Modifying op-codes to auto-map to certain G/L accts (i.e. tracking quick lube dept, detail shop, extended
  warranties, etc.)
  

CLICK HERE for a registration form and more information!

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

LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.

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