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Va. MVDB to Begin Enforcing Some Recordkeeping Requirements on August 1

After enforcement was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, on August 1 the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board will resume enforcing a state requirement that dealerships maintain specific minimum operating hours and keep updated contact information on file with the Board. Under Virginia law, motor vehicle dealerships must “be open a minimum of 20 hours per […]

Register for WANADA’s Flu Shot Program for Dealer Employees Before August 31

Registration is open for WANADA’s seasonal flu shot program for dealership employees. Once again, WANADA’s flu shot program will be available on-site at WANADA dealerships and administered by Norvar Health Services. The on-site service will be available for adults aged 18 and older. The fee will be $33 for the vaccine with a minimum of […]

Maryland MVA Hosts Several eService Portal Training Sessions

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is hosting several virtual training sessions in the next few weeks for their eService training portal. Please view the MVA Dealer Bulletin at this link for more information on the topics that will be covered during the sessions. To register for any of the sessions, please contact Lakea Shelton of the […]

NHTSA Launches Upgraded Recall Notice Dashboard

Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a revamped recall dashboard, designed to help dealers and consumers more easily find important data about their vehicles. You may access the dashboard at this link on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s website. “This new dashboard provides unprecedented transparency into the recall process,” said Acting […]

John O’Donnell Attends Fundraiser for Md. House Speaker Jones

WANADA President and CEO John O’Donnell joined Michael Johansen, the association’s government affairs representative in Annapolis, at a fundraiser for Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Randallstown). O’Donnell and Johansen had a nice conversation with Speaker Jones, which focused on the ways that the House of Delegates can continue to be a supportive partner […]

DC DMV to Halt Some In-Person Dealer Services as Public Walk-Up Appointments Resume

With the DC DMV resuming walk-in appointments to the public as of this week, dealerships and third-party providers will not be able to utilize walk-in services at DMV centers between now and October 1. Dealers and third-party providers must continue utilizing the DC DMV’s mail service for titling and registering vehicles between now and October 1. […]

Reminder: DC DMV Will Resume Full Walk-in Services on July 19

Beginning on Monday, July 19, the DC DMV will offer walk-in appointments at all service centers. As part of the transition period, the DMV is still honoring appointments that were scheduled for July 17 or earlier; no additional online appointments will be offered after that time. In the update announcing the resumption of walk-ins, the […]

John O’Donnell Appears on Panel to Discuss Future of Large Public Events

Late last month, WANADA President and CEO John O’Donnell joined leaders from some of the largest tourism and convention organizations in North America for a panel discussion on what the future looks like for large public gatherings like The Washington, D.C. Auto Show. The event, which featured convention and events leaders from Washington, Las Vegas, […]

Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery County

As of July 1, the prevailing minimum wage in Montgomery County has increased, and continues to follow a sliding scale based on the size of an employer. For county-based “large employers,” defined as having 51 or more employees under county labor law, the minimum wage is now $15. For employers with between 11 and 50 […]

WANADA Dealers Learn How to Avoid Cyber Crime During Member Webinar

Late last month, WANADA hosted a webinar designed to help member dealers identify and prevent possible cybersecurity breaches and other types of digital fraud, which can cost businesses and consumers as much as $50 billion annually. Over the past few years, and especially during the pandemic when online sales of new vehicles really became popular, […]