NOVEMBER 5, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE

DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION

– Automotive News at a Glance

– NADA News

REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES

– Colorado Department of Revenue Launches New Website

– Dealership State ID-Checking Requirements

– Treasury Department Fraud Alert

UPCOMING SEMINARS

– Designated Risk Management Seminar NEXT WEEK!

– How's Your Service Traffic?

– Red Flags and Safeguards/Privacy Training

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events

– MDADA Annual Membership Meeting, Denver

– Annual Colorado Dealers Legal Counsel Lunch and Issues Briefing

– NADA Convention and Exposition

DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS

–Dick Dellenbach Passes at Age 90

–Ralph Schomp Automotive Grand Opening

–Fred Emich VW Celebrates Their New Grand Opening

–Tynan's VW Celebrates Their 40th Anniversary

–NADA 2009 Convention and Exposition

–Share Your Accomplishments

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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.

NADA NEWS

• Individuals and organizations with 25 or more trucks, tractors or other heavy vehicles used on highways are required to make their excise tax filings with the Internal Revenue Service electronically, rather than by paper. Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, is used to report and pay highway-use excise taxes. E-filing of Form 2290 began in August 2007. Electronic filing streamlines the processing of Form 2290. It is safer and more reliable than paper filing and reduces preparation and processing errors. Another advantage of e-filing Form 2290 is that taxpayers don’t have to wait for a stamped version of the Schedule 1, Schedule of Heavy Highway Vehicles, to be returned by mail. They will almost instantly receive the equivalent of a stamped version electronically. For additional information, contact NADA/ATD Regulatory Affairs at mailto:regulatory@nada.org. To view the entire press release, visit www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=185565,00.html.
  

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The state Department of Revenue has launched a new-and-improved web site. Various URLs you may have previously used to find information from the Auto Industry Division and the Titles and Registration Section may no longer be accessible, or may not point to the most current information.  The department has also informed us, they have set up some easy-to-remember short-cuts for their new websites:

Department of Revenue home page         www.colorado.gov/revenue    
DOR Auto Industry home page                   www.colorado.gov/revenue/AID      
DOR Motor Vehicles home page                www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv 
   (Titles/Reg’n section link)
DOR Taxation home page                           www.colorado.gov/revenue/tax       

CADA has also updated all of our shortcuts and links on our state compliance pages at: http://www.coloradodealers.org/reg_state.php.  The revised look and feel is below:

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DEALERSHIP STATE ID-CHECKING REQUIREMENTS

The state Department of Revenue – Titles and Registration section has issued the following reminder regarding Secure and Verifiable ID requirements (SVID):   

We have been notified of instances where two Owners are applying for title and both Owners Secure and Verifiable Identifications (SVIDs) are being listed on the DR2395, Application for Title. At this time, the Title Section is not rejecting these applications when both names and IDs are listed. However, only one SVID is required in order to apply for a title. The title application will be rejected if two names are listed in the SVID portion of the DR2395 and only one ID is recorded (due to not knowing which party the ID represents).

SVID Memo, Titles & Registration Section, October 28, 2008 

The acceptable types of ID to prove legal presence in order to title or register a car in Colorado are listed on the DR 2841 (latest revision, 09/19/08).
Drivers licenses expired one year or less are acceptable. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Different ID types are acceptable for hiring salespeople:
The acceptable ID types for SVID, which applies to titling and registering motor vehicles, contains a DIFFERENT set of acceptable IDs than those allowed from individuals who receive “public benefits” (which includes a motor vehicle salesperson license).  When hiring salespersons, the following are the allowable ID types.  While an expired driver’s license IS allowable when checking ID for titling/registering a car, it is NOT allowable for those who will need a Colorado salesperson license.

In addition to a signed affidavit, individuals age 18 years or older applying or reapplying for a public benefit must provide any one the following types of identification with the application:

• A valid Colorado driver's license (includes only a current driver's license; minor driver's license; probationary driver's license, commercial driver's license, restricted driver's license; instruction permit or identification card) or valid Colorado identification card , or
• U.S. military card or military dependent's identification card, or
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card, or
• Native American Tribal Document.

Department of Revenue – Evidence of Lawful Presence summary

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT FRAUD ALERT

NADA has posted fraud alert regarding bogus treasury notes, bonds and account numbers:  The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is investigating incidences whereby individuals are using fraudulent Treasury-related financial obligations or accounts to purchase or attempt to purchase vehicles from automobile dealerships or pay debts. 

CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

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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.

DESIGNATED RISK MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

November 10-12, 2008

Colorado Automobile Dealers Association Members Profit Through Risk Management

The Designated Risk Manager Training Program was developed to target specific risk management concerns for the auto dealer industry. Companies that are the most successful controlling losses have designated a key person as their risk manager. This person is supported by top management and is both responsible and accountable for identifying loss exposures and implementing risk management solutions.

Through CADA’s partnership with Federated Insurance, there is no charge to attend this training and you do not have to be a current Federated client. Attendees, however, are responsible for air and ground transportation to and from Owatonna, Minnesota, and lodging in Owatonna.

CLICK HERE for more information on this training session.

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

Event Description	Date/Time	Location
Designated Risk Management Seminar Owatonna, MN Presented by Federated Insurance	NEXT WEEK! Monday, Nov 10th-Wednesday, Nov 12th	Through CADA’s partnership with Federated Insurance there is no charge to attend this seminar.  Attendees are responsible for their Air, Lodging and ground transportation. For more information Click Here
How's Your Service Traffic? Colorado Springs Presented by Don Tipton	Tuesday, Dec. 9th 8:00 to 10:30 am	Antlers Hilton Hotel, 4 South Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs,  80903, 719.955.5600 Colorado Springs dealers should register with CSADA, Ann Winslow, 719.473.1465 or abwinslow@comcast.net For more information Click Here
How's Your Service Traffic? Pueblo Presented by Don Tipton	Tuesday, Dec. 9th Noon to 2:30 pm	Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main Street Pueblo, CO  81003  Phone: 719.542.1100 For more information Click Here
How's Your Service Traffic? Loveland Presented by Don Tipton	Wednesday, Dec. 10th 7:30 am - 10:00 am	Best Western Crossroads Inn & Conference Center 5542 E. US Highway 34 Loveland, CO  80537  Phone: 970.667.7810 For more information Click Here
How's Your Service Traffic? Denver Presented by Don Tipton	Wednesday, Dec. 10th Noon to 2:30 pm	William D. Barrow Building, CADA Headquarters 290 E. Speer Blvd. Denver, CO  80203, 303.831.1722        For more information Click Here
How's Your Service Traffic? Glenwood Springs Presented by Don Tipton	Thursday, Dec. 11th 7:30 am - 10:00 am	Hotel Colorado, 26 Pine Street, Glenwood Springs, 81601 Phone:  800.544.3998 For more information Click Here
How's Your Service Traffic? Grand Junction Presented by Don Tipton	Thursday, Dec. 11th 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Doubletree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, CO  81506 / Phone: 970.241.8888 For more information Click Here
Red Flags and Safeguards/Privacy Training Denver By Paul Metrey, NADA Regulatory Affairs	Friday, January 9, 2009, 7:30am Breakfast meeting	Save the date; more details and registration information will be available soon!

DICK DELLENBACH PASSES AT AGE 90

Simply put, R.W. "Dick" Dellenbach was a great family man, businessman and humanitarian who was always quick to shy away from attention for his efforts, friends and colleagues said.

The father of 11, grandfather of 29, great-grandfather of 15 and long-time owner of Dellenbach Motors in Fort Collins died Friday at the age of 90.

"Dick raised a wonderful family of 11 children and all have done very well and it's just a really, really fine family," said Tom Gleason, former president of First National Bank and a neighbor and business associate of Dellenbach's. "That in itself is a full-time job and yet he was a very successful businessman and had a great sense of humor. His kids are just like him."

CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

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RALPH SCHOMP AUTOMOTIVE GRAND OPENING

Congratulations to Ralph Schomp on their new location!  We recommend you stop by and visit if you haven’t seen it.

Schomp BMW is located at:
1190 South Plum Valley Lane
Highlands Ranch, CO
303.730.1300

Visit www.ralphschomp.com for more information!

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FRED EMICH VW CELEBRATES THEIR NEW GRAND OPENING

You've probably seen the construction on Colorado Boulevard or watched the television commercials. Well it's finally here!

Congratulations to Fred Emich VW on their new Grand Opening!

From left to right: Fred Emich IV, Alexis Osterman, Carol Emich, Fred Emich III, Kelly Emich

Emich VW is located at:
1260 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80246
303.757.7751

Visit www.emichvw.com for more information!

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TYNAN'S VW CELEBRATES THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Tynan’s VW celebrates their 40th Anniversary.

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NADA 2009 CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION

New Orleans is now the eighth fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. To show support for the rebirth of New Orleans, NADA is headed back to the Big Easy to hold its 92nd annual convention and exposition there Jan. 24-27, 2009.

“The theme for our New Orleans convention is 'Voice of the Dealer® ... Committed to Community.' What better way to show that commitment than for us to be there in full strength at one of NADA's favorite convention cities," said Annette Sykora, 2008 NADA Chairman. NADA has held its convention in New Orleans every few years for the past 30 years.

For more information, visit the following websites:
http://www.nada.org/TrainingEvents/Convention/
http://expo.nada.org/nada2009/public/enter.aspx

CLICK HERE to register!

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LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

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