by Ejola Cook | Jun 1, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Sales
Price transparency is becoming the standard. The FTC has taken a firm position on price transparency in the auto dealer industry, requiring advertised prices to include all additional optional fees. The agency is also increasing scrutiny of other consumer-facing...
by Ejola Cook | May 2, 2026 | State Laws
Who doesn’t love the great state of Montana, especially when it comes to their tax laws. Well for one California’s Attorney General. As a cautionary tale to those in Florida, the states are getting fed up with losing tax money and they are starting to crack down....
by Marissa Kaliman | Apr 2, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Do you ever wonder why there is a notice at the end of vehicle purchase agreements that outlines what customers must do prior to bringing a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) claim against a dealer? The notice is there to help dealers and...
by Guest Contributor | Feb 2, 2026 | Dealer Compliance
Often without any warning, independent automotive dealers in Florida face escalating data privacy litigation risks tied to their websites. As online presence grows essential for lead generation, inventory browsing, chat features, and financing applications, many...
by Ejola Cook | Jan 1, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Title, Titles and Registrations
I can’t count the times I have dealt with a trade vehicle coming in, and only one person has signed off on the title, and the title has the dreaded “And” on it. For some reason, this still happens where salespeople take in trades, and they do not pay attention to how...
by Ejola Cook | Nov 1, 2025 | Dealer Compliance
Having an RV is like having your home always with you, and sometimes those lines of home and driving become blurred. I have seen RV drivers riding with open containers believing that they won’t get caught because they are in essence in their “home.” However, on...
