Bank of America becomes WANADAs first Kindred-line member to donate a grant to dealer career ed.
Bank of America becomes WANADAês first Kindred-line member to donate a grant to dealer career ed. WANADA salutes US Trust/Bank of America Private Wealth Management for stepping forward with funding for the Automobile Dealer Education Instituteês Technician Development Program, thereby becoming the first Kindred- line member in the association to do so. Kindred- line representative […]
Read MoreChevy Chase Cars marks 75 years in the automobile business, in the same Bethesda location
Chevy Chase Cars marks 75 years in the automobile business, in the same Bethesda location Few, if any, Washington area dealer organizations can say, as Chevy Chase Cars can, not only have we been in business for 75 years, weêve been in the same location! Indeed, the Bethesda, Maryland dealership stands as a landmark at […]
Read MoreWANADA welcomes new member!
WANADA welcomes new member! Ally Financial, Inc. The WANADA Board recently approved Ally Financial, Inc. for Kindred- line membership in the association. Ally, of course, covers the full gamut of financial services to dealers and their vehicle purchaser customers. The Usual Representative to the association from Ally is Michele Lieber and the Associate member, also […]
Read MoreWANADA Flu Shot Program coming for dealer staff
WANADA Flu Shot Program coming for dealer staff Registration required by August 31, 2014 Registration is now open for WANADAês seasonal flu shot program for dealership employees. With the flu annually infecting over 40 million people, resulting in workplace disruptions averaging 4-5 work days per employee, this is a popular, well-received WANADA employee benefit. Once […]
Read MoreIndependence Day to be celebrated Friday, July 4th
Independence Day to be celebrated Friday, July 4th Coming via U.S. Mail: Holiday closing signs & WRAP Sober -Ride posters Sets of optional holiday closing signs for Independence Day, showing Friday July 4 as the day will be mailed to dealer members this week. Signs can be customized by each recipient, by hand. Dealers can […]
Read MoreF&I Professionals Workshop, June 19, WANADA headquarters
F&I Professionalsê Workshop, June 19, WANADA headquarters Following up on WANADAês important dealer briefing on fair consumer credit, the association will again hold its popular F&I professionalsê workshop on June 19 in the WANADA headquarters in Washington. The all-day workshop will teach F&I managers the importance of legal compliance and protecting the dealerês assets. Topics […]
Read MoreEvening marking the transition to WANADAs next CEO evokes 82 years of Washington auto business memories
Evening marking the transition to WANADAês next CEO evokes 82 years of Washington auto business memories Historical fact: The new car dealer association in Washington began in DC almost 100 years ago. The first chief executive officer, however, didnêt come on board until 1932, or 82 years ago, and his name was Richard Murphy. In […]
Read MoreWANADA Open: Ready to roll next Monday, June 16
WANADA Open: Ready to roll next Monday, June 16 WANADA Open, featuring the annual Washington area dealer golf tournament, reception and dinner, is set for Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, next week, Monday, June 16. All golf tournament slots are filled on the recently revamped and improved 18 hole championship course. But there is still […]
Read MoreF&I Professionals Workshop, June 19, WANADA headquarters
F&I Professionalsê Workshop, June 19, WANADA headquarters Hot on the heels of WANADAês important dealer briefing on fair consumer credit, the association will again hold its popular F&I professionals workshop on June 19 in the WANADA headquarters in Washington. The all-day workshop will teach F&I managers the importance of legal compliance and protecting the dealerês […]
Read MoreWANADA dealers turn out for fair credit briefing
WANADA dealers turn out for fair credit briefing [I]Regulatory overreach by Feds raises prospect of legal actions[/I] WANADA dealer principals and finance and insurance directors came together last week to gain a full understanding of where the highly publicized assault on the automobile business by the newly established Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is headed with […]
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