by Leah Langston | Sep 1, 2024 | Dealer Compliance, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Before we get started, I’m going to be honest, this one is pretty confusing. There is only a fine line to separate a Surcharge and a Convenience Fee and often they mistakenly get used interchangeably. To add to the confusion, in recent years the Florida Statute has...
by Leah Langston | Jun 27, 2024 | Off-Premises Sales
By now you may know you can store a vehicle at an off-site location, but did you know you also have the ability to sell it off-site too? We have all seen them, the “tent sales” on local lots selling inventory away from the dealership. Although this process tends to...
by Leah Langston | Jun 3, 2024 | Deposits: Non-Refundable, Finance
Non-Refundable Deposits are a great way for dealers to help secure a sale by having the buyer put a “little skin in the game.” As simple as it sounds, a Non-Refundable Deposit (“NRD”) is money paid by a customer toward the purchase of a specific vehicle that under...
by Ejola Cook | May 1, 2024 | Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices, Legal
Timing is everything right? It is, especially when it comes to Demands under Florida’s Unfair and Deceptive Act Statute § 501.98. Chapter 501 is a favorite of consumer attorneys, a catch all claim, with a very low threshold. You don’t even have to violate a law to...
by Leah Langston | Mar 25, 2024 | Dealer Compliance, Legal, State Laws
Starting on January 1, 2024, an amendment to Florida Statute 258.014(2) changes the reservation system for State Parks affecting both Florida and Non-Florida residents. The new law essentially gives Florida residents a leg-up by allowing them a one-month advantage...
by Leah Langston | Feb 1, 2024 | Buyers Guide, RV Dealers, Sales
If you’re a seasoned dealer, this won’t be groundbreaking news to you, however if you’re on the greener side, you’ll be interested to know how much a simple window sticker can impact your sale, reputation, and business. In 1985 the Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation...
