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Unlock Your Potential at the 2023 NIADA ...

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) is thrilled to announce their annual convention, which will be held from June 19-22, 2023, at the Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Beyond the Lot: How Remote Workers Can T...

Why Remote Workers Are Becoming the Preferred Option for Car Dealerships

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Tips to Protect Yourself Against Imposto...

Don't let scammers outsmart you. Learn how to stay one step ahead of impostors with these tips and best practices.

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Adding 5-10 Year Old Cars to Your Invent...

Having a selection of 5-10 year old used vehicles as part of a car dealership inventory can be beneficial. At the same time, older vehicles are more likely to have sustained prior damage, been involv...

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Factors to Consider Regarding the Buyer'...

In California, the Buyers Guide is an essential document required by law for any car dealership considering the sale of a used car. Here are some key factors to consider.

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Client Compelled to Buy Optional Product...

Some car dealerships are wondering if buyers can sue them by arguing "The salesperson/dealership forced me into buying optional products like GAP and a Service Contract at the time of the sale".

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8 Reasons Why Car Dealers Lose Lawsuits

All businesses come with certain risks, but when you are a car dealer you might face a very unique risk - LAWSUITS! Unfortunately, many dealers are losing legal battles, lots of money, time, and even ...

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Don’t fall into the phishing bowl!

Phishing is a type of online fraud that involves tricking people into revealing personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and account details. The phisher may use an email, SMS, cha...

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How New CA Law AB 2311 Affects Used Car ...

The California AB 2311 recently signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom and going into effect on 01/01/2023 requires car dealerships to provide more information to customers about GAP insurance, it will ...

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Women in the Auto Industry

There is a long-standing belief that the automotive industry is a man's world. Times are changing as women are taking on more and more roles in the industry!

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Lawsuit of the Month - October 2022

Just because a vehicle's history report shows no accidents doesn’t necessarily mean it’s enough to protect you from a lawsuit.

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Lawsuit of the Month - September 2022

You could face some serious consequences if you don’t respond to a CLRA demand letter or lawsuit on time.

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Is Your Carfax Report Accurate? Get Help...

As the dealer, you need to be sure that the Carfax report is as accurate as possible, so you can feel confident in the car you're selling.

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Don’t Ignore Your Bond Company’s Letters

A common misconception about dealer surety bonds is that they are for the protection of the dealership as if it was some type of insurance.

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Lawsuit of the Month - July 2022

The California Supreme Court decided that the finance company that holds the contract can be liable for an attorney's fees award in a lawsuit by a customer against a dealership.

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STOP Selling Vehicles With Open Safety R...

The law is very specific about selling vehicles that might represent a potential hazard to the safety of the driver, passengers, or others on the road.

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Buying Cars from Carmax? You Should Read...

There may be something you, as a dealer, should be concerned about

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How to Sell More Service Contracts

Service contracts are a great way to increase dealerships’ revenue and get more satisfied customers… BUT, are you wondering how you can increase the sales of your service contracts?

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Put Expiration Dates on Your Advertiseme...

To avoid legal complications due to advertised price, it is essential that dealers take the time to properly price vehicles in their inventory and honor those prices on the contract

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Lawsuit of the Month - May 2022

Demand Letter + DealerXT Report = CASE DISMISSED! 😎

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How Online Car Shopping is Affecting Car...

As online car shopping becomes more popular, car dealers are finding that they need to change the way they do business. Online shoppers expect to be able to find information about cars and compare pri...

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Lawsuit of the Month - April 2022

I only sell cars of less than 10k, can I still get sued?

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10 things You Need to Know Before Hiring...

If you're thinking about hiring a car salesperson, there are a few things you need to know first. We'll share 10 tips to help you find the perfect candidate for the job. Keep reading to learn more!

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Where to Display a Buyers Guide?

The Buyers Guide must be clearly visible and situated such that it can easily be seen by prospective buyers. The FTC’s guidelines and approved places are the following

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Lawsuit of the Month - March 2022

These days, it seems like there's a new lawsuit against car dealers every day. The latest involves 100+ claims based on just one thing: Vehicle License Fees!

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How to deal with Negative Online Reviews...

As a car dealer, it's important to make sure that you're handling any negative reviews in a positive way. This blog post will give you some tips on how to do just that. Keep reading!

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Lawsuit of the Month - February 2022

3 dealers in California received a demand letter from an attorney claiming that the dealer did not send the customer’s registration and certificate of title within the time period allowed by Californi...

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6 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Onlin...

Every dealership can benefit from online training tools. Here are six reasons why you should consider investing in this type of training for your car dealership.

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FREE OFFER: Deal Jacket Review

RECOGNIZED BY 00:01 – 00:12 Hi! As I’m sure you know already DealerXT…

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PPP Round 2 to Reopen Monday

Good news! The next round of stimulus funds for small businesses has been finalized by lawmakers. Congress passed a new bill that provides $900 billion in stimulus…

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Top 5 Ways You Can Be Sued in 2021 as a ...

Doing business in California is tough, especially if you’re a car dealer. California is…

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New Sales and Use Tax Structure For Used...

California Passes Assembly Bills No. 82 and 85 Summary of the New Sales Tax…

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SPOTTING A TRICKY CLRA DEMAND LETTER

Many of you have seen Consumer Legal Remedy Act (“CLRA”) demand letters from attorneys. …

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DXT Gets $3,150,000+ in SBA Funds for Me...

In just 3 months, DealerXT got over $3MILLION in SBA Funds for its member…

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BEWARE: COVID19 SCAMS ARE RISING & HURTI...

COVID-19 scams are hitting businesses and consumers. Triple Check Incoming Calls, Texts, and Emails…

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Vehicle License Fees & Registration Fees

Remind your team regarding California’s Vehicle License & Registration Fees The vehicle license fee…

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DOWNLOAD THE FREE COVID-19 CPR PACKAGE

Mandatory Dealer Safety & Sanitation Protocols Before Re-Opening As we told you yesterday, our collective…

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Guidance for Re-Opening: Look Up Your Co...

As we mentioned in a newsletter last week, many California Counties have changed their…

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DMV Confirms Online Sales & Delivery is ...

The DMV just officially confirmed that Online Sales & Delivery are allowed and provided…

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Prevent Your Staff from Making Mistakes ...

Protect your car dealership with over 70 empowering & mobile-ready training videos covering your…

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PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST LAWSUITS

Built on Real Law Experience If you want your car dealership to be protected,…

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Member Success Stories

The DealerXT system is fast, easy to use, and cuts sales process time down…

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Auto Sales Now Essential in California

As you know, DealerXT has been fighting for dealerships to be declared Essential since the first…

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Defer Up to $50,000 of Sales Tax for 12 ...

As you know, DealerXT is always looking for opportunities to benefit our dealers. We wanted to…

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Buyers Guides: 3 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DID...

#1 – Customers claim they didn’t know what AS-IS means… The buyers guide has to be clearly displayed on…

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Sadr Drops Case–Dealer Pays Customer $0....

Another win for a Northern California Dealer thanks to well-known dealership defense attorneys Auto…

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Ventura County and Others Allow In-Perso...

Many California Counties have changed their County Stay at Home Orders to allow car…

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J.D. Power Report: U.S. Auto Sales Begin...

U.S. Auto Sales Showing Promising Signs J.D. Power is now reporting that U.S. auto…

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U.S. Senate Refills SBA Funds

The Senate Has Approved $484 BILLION in Additional Funds to Help Businesses Great news! The…

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Gov. Newsom’s Office calls DealerXT

On March 26th, Gov. Newsom’s Office Contacted DealerXT. Here are the highlights of last…

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BREAKING: Auto Sales Added to U.S. Feder...

California Dealers are one-step closer to officially re-opening as the Department of Homeland Security today released VERSION 3.0 OF GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVID-...

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Car Sales Booming in Wuhan Post-Covid Lo...

Wuhan, the epicenter of the deadly COVID-19 virus, has reported a boom in car sales upon re-opening the economy and easing restrictions, according to Bloomberg News.

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DealerXT Launches Petition to Urge Gov. ...

DealerXT is now again respectfully asking California Governor Gavin Newsom to expressly add Auto Dealerships to the list of California Essential Businesses during...

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Protect Yourself: COVID-19 Consumer Cert...

Time’s are tough. There are many plaintiffs attorneys who are struggling during the economic downturn and are looking for ANY reason to continue to sue dealerships under he-said/she-said claims.

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DealerXT Sends Urgent Letter to CA Gover...

Upon the recent release of the California Essential Businesses List to remain open during the Shelter-In-Place order, DealerXT is urging Governor Newsom to expressly add Auto Dealerships to the list o...

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California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Offic...

California Governor Gavin Newsom called DealerXT to discuss the current state of auto dealerships during the coronavirus Shelter-In-Place orders.

BLOGS

Factors to Consider Regarding the Buyer'...

In California, the Buyers Guide is an essential document required by law for any car dealership considering the sale of a used car. Here are some key factors to consider.

BLOGS

Client Compelled to Buy Optional Product...

Some car dealerships are wondering if buyers can sue them by arguing "The salesperson/dealership forced me into buying optional products like GAP and a Service Contract at the time of the sale".

BLOGS

Put Expiration Dates on Your Advertiseme...

To avoid legal complications due to advertised price, it is essential that dealers take the time to properly price vehicles in their inventory and honor those prices on the contract

BLOGS

Where to Display a Buyers Guide?

The Buyers Guide must be clearly visible and situated such that it can easily be seen by prospective buyers. The FTC’s guidelines and approved places are the following

BLOGS

How to deal with Negative Online Reviews...

As a car dealer, it's important to make sure that you're handling any negative reviews in a positive way. This blog post will give you some tips on how to do just that. Keep reading!

BLOGS

6 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Onlin...

Every dealership can benefit from online training tools. Here are six reasons why you should consider investing in this type of training for your car dealership.

BLOGS

FREE OFFER: Deal Jacket Review

RECOGNIZED BY 00:01 – 00:12 Hi! As I’m sure you know already DealerXT…

BLOGS

SPOTTING A TRICKY CLRA DEMAND LETTER

Many of you have seen Consumer Legal Remedy Act (“CLRA”) demand letters from attorneys. …

BLOGS

BEWARE: COVID19 SCAMS ARE RISING & HURTI...

COVID-19 scams are hitting businesses and consumers. Triple Check Incoming Calls, Texts, and Emails…

BLOGS

Vehicle License Fees & Registration Fees

Remind your team regarding California’s Vehicle License & Registration Fees The vehicle license fee…

BLOGS

Prevent Your Staff from Making Mistakes ...

Protect your car dealership with over 70 empowering & mobile-ready training videos covering your…

BLOGS

PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST LAWSUITS

Built on Real Law Experience If you want your car dealership to be protected,…

BLOGS

Member Success Stories

The DealerXT system is fast, easy to use, and cuts sales process time down…

BLOGS

Defer Up to $50,000 of Sales Tax for 12 ...

As you know, DealerXT is always looking for opportunities to benefit our dealers. We wanted to…

BLOGS

Buyers Guides: 3 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DID...

#1 – Customers claim they didn’t know what AS-IS means… The buyers guide has to be clearly displayed on…

BLOGS

Protect Yourself: COVID-19 Consumer Cert...

Time’s are tough. There are many plaintiffs attorneys who are struggling during the economic downturn and are looking for ANY reason to continue to sue dealerships under he-said/she-said claims.

BLOGS

Beyond the Lot: How Remote Workers Can T...

Why Remote Workers Are Becoming the Preferred Option for Car Dealerships

BLOGS

Tips to Protect Yourself Against Imposto...

Don't let scammers outsmart you. Learn how to stay one step ahead of impostors with these tips and best practices.

BLOGS

Adding 5-10 Year Old Cars to Your Invent...

Having a selection of 5-10 year old used vehicles as part of a car dealership inventory can be beneficial. At the same time, older vehicles are more likely to have sustained prior damage, been involv...

BLOGS

Don’t fall into the phishing bowl!

Phishing is a type of online fraud that involves tricking people into revealing personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and account details. The phisher may use an email, SMS, cha...

BLOGS

Women in the Auto Industry

There is a long-standing belief that the automotive industry is a man's world. Times are changing as women are taking on more and more roles in the industry!

BLOGS

How to Sell More Service Contracts

Service contracts are a great way to increase dealerships’ revenue and get more satisfied customers… BUT, are you wondering how you can increase the sales of your service contracts?

BLOGS

How Online Car Shopping is Affecting Car...

As online car shopping becomes more popular, car dealers are finding that they need to change the way they do business. Online shoppers expect to be able to find information about cars and compare pri...

BLOGS

10 things You Need to Know Before Hiring...

If you're thinking about hiring a car salesperson, there are a few things you need to know first. We'll share 10 tips to help you find the perfect candidate for the job. Keep reading to learn more!

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - October 2022

Just because a vehicle's history report shows no accidents doesn’t necessarily mean it’s enough to protect you from a lawsuit.

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - September 2022

You could face some serious consequences if you don’t respond to a CLRA demand letter or lawsuit on time.

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - July 2022

The California Supreme Court decided that the finance company that holds the contract can be liable for an attorney's fees award in a lawsuit by a customer against a dealership.

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - May 2022

Demand Letter + DealerXT Report = CASE DISMISSED! 😎

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - April 2022

I only sell cars of less than 10k, can I still get sued?

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - March 2022

These days, it seems like there's a new lawsuit against car dealers every day. The latest involves 100+ claims based on just one thing: Vehicle License Fees!

BLOGS

Lawsuit of the Month - February 2022

3 dealers in California received a demand letter from an attorney claiming that the dealer did not send the customer’s registration and certificate of title within the time period allowed by Californi...

BLOGS

Unlock Your Potential at the 2023 NIADA ...

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) is thrilled to announce their annual convention, which will be held from June 19-22, 2023, at the Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada.

BLOGS

How New CA Law AB 2311 Affects Used Car ...

The California AB 2311 recently signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom and going into effect on 01/01/2023 requires car dealerships to provide more information to customers about GAP insurance, it will ...

BLOGS

Is Your Carfax Report Accurate? Get Help...

As the dealer, you need to be sure that the Carfax report is as accurate as possible, so you can feel confident in the car you're selling.

BLOGS

Buying Cars from Carmax? You Should Read...

There may be something you, as a dealer, should be concerned about

BLOGS

PPP Round 2 to Reopen Monday

Good news! The next round of stimulus funds for small businesses has been finalized by lawmakers. Congress passed a new bill that provides $900 billion in stimulus…

BLOGS

New Sales and Use Tax Structure For Used...

California Passes Assembly Bills No. 82 and 85 Summary of the New Sales Tax…

BLOGS

DXT Gets $3,150,000+ in SBA Funds for Me...

In just 3 months, DealerXT got over $3MILLION in SBA Funds for its member…

BLOGS

Guidance for Re-Opening: Look Up Your Co...

As we mentioned in a newsletter last week, many California Counties have changed their…

BLOGS

DMV Confirms Online Sales & Delivery is ...

The DMV just officially confirmed that Online Sales & Delivery are allowed and provided…

BLOGS

Auto Sales Now Essential in California

As you know, DealerXT has been fighting for dealerships to be declared Essential since the first…

BLOGS

Ventura County and Others Allow In-Perso...

Many California Counties have changed their County Stay at Home Orders to allow car…

BLOGS

J.D. Power Report: U.S. Auto Sales Begin...

U.S. Auto Sales Showing Promising Signs J.D. Power is now reporting that U.S. auto…

BLOGS

U.S. Senate Refills SBA Funds

The Senate Has Approved $484 BILLION in Additional Funds to Help Businesses Great news! The…

BLOGS

Gov. Newsom’s Office calls DealerXT

On March 26th, Gov. Newsom’s Office Contacted DealerXT. Here are the highlights of last…

BLOGS

BREAKING: Auto Sales Added to U.S. Feder...

California Dealers are one-step closer to officially re-opening as the Department of Homeland Security today released VERSION 3.0 OF GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVID-...

BLOGS

Car Sales Booming in Wuhan Post-Covid Lo...

Wuhan, the epicenter of the deadly COVID-19 virus, has reported a boom in car sales upon re-opening the economy and easing restrictions, according to Bloomberg News.

BLOGS

DealerXT Launches Petition to Urge Gov. ...

DealerXT is now again respectfully asking California Governor Gavin Newsom to expressly add Auto Dealerships to the list of California Essential Businesses during...

BLOGS

DealerXT Sends Urgent Letter to CA Gover...

Upon the recent release of the California Essential Businesses List to remain open during the Shelter-In-Place order, DealerXT is urging Governor Newsom to expressly add Auto Dealerships to the list o...

BLOGS

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Offic...

California Governor Gavin Newsom called DealerXT to discuss the current state of auto dealerships during the coronavirus Shelter-In-Place orders.