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Factors to Consider Regarding the Buyer’s Guide
In California, the Buyers Guide is an essential document required by law for any car dealership considering the sale of

Put Expiration Dates on Your Advertisements!
Car dealers have the responsibility to be transparent and honest with their customers at all times. This is especially true

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

How to deal with negative online reviews for your car dealership?
Online reviews are a powerful tool for consumers when researching businesses. A study by BrightLocal* showed that 88% of people

FREE OFFER: Deal Jacket Review
00:01 – 00:12 Hi! As I’m sure you know already DealerXT has relationships with finance companies like Sierra Credit and

Spotting a tricky CLRA demand letter
Many of you have seen Consumer Legal Remedy Act (“CLRA”) demand letters from attorneys. It’s pretty easy to spot one

Beware: Covid 19 scams are rising & hurting businesses
COVID-19 scams are hitting businesses and consumers. Triple Check Incoming Calls, Texts, and Emails Scammers are on the hunt! Many COVID19

Vehicle license fees and registration
Remind your team regarding California’s Vehicle License & Registration Fees The vehicle license fee is the annual fee on the

Prevent Your Staff from Making Mistakes That Cause Lawsuits
Protect your car dealership with over 70 empowering & mobile-ready training videos covering your entire sales process [Free with

Defer Up to $50,000 of Sales Tax for 12 Months ~ Interest Free
As you know, DealerXT is always looking for opportunities to benefit our dealers. We wanted to let you know first: CALIFORNIA WILL

Protect yourself against lawsuits
Built on Real Law Experience If you want your car dealership to be protected, you need the help of people experienced

Buyers Guides: 3 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW
#1 – Customers claim they didn’t know what AS-IS means… The buyers guide has to be clearly displayed on the vehicle. When selling AS-IS, it

Protect Yourself: COVID-19 Consumer Certification Form
Time’s are tough. There are many plaintiffs attorneys who are struggling during the economic downturn and are looking for ANY

Tips to Protect Yourself Against Impostor Scams: How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe
Impostor scams have become increasingly common, with scammers pretending to be reputable companies in order to trick people into sharing

Beyond the Lot: How Remote Workers Can Take Your Car Dealership to the Next Level
Why Remote Workers Are Becoming the Preferred Option for Car Dealerships The Rise of Remote Work Over the past few

Unlock Your Potential at the 2023 NIADA Convention: Featuring Sugar Ray Leonard and DealerXT
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) is thrilled to announce their annual convention, which will be held from June 19-22, 2023,

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

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

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

How online car shopping is affecting car sales
As online car shopping becomes more popular, car dealers are finding that they need to change the way they do

10 things You Need to Know Before Hiring a Car Sales Person
If you’re thinking about hiring a car salesperson, there are a few things you need to know first. We’ll share

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. When

Lawsuit of the Month – May 2022
Demand Letter + DealerXT Report = CASE DISMISSED! 😎 Dealer received the following demand letter: Luckily, the Dealer used DealerXT

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

Don’t Ignore Your Bond Company’s Letters
Auto dealer bonds, also called dealer surety bonds or car dealer bonds, are government-required surety bonds that auto dealers must

STOP Selling Vehicles With Open Safety Recalls
It’s been brought to our attention that some dealers are still selling vehicles with safety recalls open! This is alarming, as

Top 5 Ways You Can Be Sued in 2021 as a California Car Dealer
Doing business in California is tough, especially if you’re a car dealer. California is home to thousands of new and

Download The Free Covid-19 CPR Package
Mandatory Dealer Safety & Sanitation Protocols Before Re-Opening As we told you yesterday, our collective efforts have paid off! Auto Sales are

Sadr Drops Case–Dealer Pays Customer $0.00
Another win for a Northern California Dealer thanks to well-known dealership defense attorneys Auto Legal Group LLP, known by the dealership

Tips to Protect Yourself Against Impostor Scams: How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe
Impostor scams have become increasingly common, with scammers pretending to be reputable companies in order to trick people into
Dealer XT™ Partners with OhmniLabs to Revolutionize Car Dealership Hiring Solutions
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — DealerXT, a leading provider of innovative compliance and staffing solutions for the

Unlock Your Potential at the 2023 NIADA Convention: Featuring Sugar Ray Leonard and DealerXT
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) is thrilled to announce their annual convention, which will be held from June 19-22, 2023,

How New CA Law AB 2311 Affects Used Car Sales (GAP Insurance)
There are pros and cons to this new law for car dealerships. On the one hand, it provides customers with

Is Your Carfax Report Accurate? Get Help Correcting Discrepancies.
When you’re dealing with a Carfax report, it’s important to be aware of any potential discrepancies in the odometer reading. As the

Buying Cars from Carmax? You Should Read This
With over 200 locations nationwide Carmax is known as the largest used car dealer in the United States. BUT… there

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 for financial relief, and is lined

New Sales and Use Tax Structure For Used Car Auto Dealers
California Passes Assembly Bills No. 82 and 85 Summary of the New Sales Tax Law for Car Dealerships: Beginning January

DXT Gets $3,150,000+ in SBA Funds for Member Dealers (+Still Time to Apply!)
In just 3 months, DealerXT got over $3MILLION in SBA Funds for its member dealerships Look at what DealerXT has

Guidance for Re-Opening: Look Up Your County Below
As we mentioned in a newsletter last week, many California Counties have changed their County Stay at Home Orders to

DMV Confirms Online Sales & Delivery is Allowed; Outlines Guidance
The DMV just officially confirmed that Online Sales & Delivery are allowed and provided Compliance Guidance. KEY NOTE: The DealerXT Tablet covers

Auto Sales Now Essential in California
As you know, DealerXT has been fighting for dealerships to be declared Essential since the first Shelter In Place Orders were issued

Ventura County and Others Allow In-Person and Online Car Sales
Many California Counties have changed their County Stay at Home Orders to allow car dealers to sell cars. Some are

J.D. Power Report: U.S. Auto Sales Begin Recovery
U.S. Auto Sales Showing Promising Signs J.D. Power is now reporting that U.S. auto sales are beginning to recover from
Gov. Newsom’s Office calls DealerXT
On March 26th, Gov. Newsom’s Office Contacted DealerXT. Here are the highlights of last night’s phone call: The Governor’s office

U.S. Senate Refills SBA Funds
The Senate Has Approved $484 BILLION in Additional Funds to Help Businesses Great news! The U.S. Senate has approved $484 Billion

DealerXT Launches Petition to Urge Gov. Newsom to Include Auto Dealerships as Essential Businesses During lockdown
Over the past few weeks, DealerXT has reached out to Governor Newsom’s Office on numerous occasions. DealerXT is now again respectfully asking California Governor Gavin Newsom to expressly add Auto

Car Sales Booming in Wuhan Post-Covid Lockdown
Wuhan, the epicenter of the deadly COVID-19 virus, has reported a boom in car sales upon re-opening the economy and

BREAKING: Auto Sales Added to U.S. Federal Essential Workforce Guideline
California Dealers are one-step closer to officially re-opening as the Department of Homeland Security today released VERSION 3.0 OF GUIDANCE ON

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office Calls DealerXT to Discuss Dealerships
California Governor Gavin Newsom called DealerXT to discuss the current state of auto dealerships during the coronavirus Shelter-In-Place orders. The Governor’s office thanked DealerXT for providing important

DealerXT Sends Urgent Letter to CA Governor Gavin Newsom to Allow Dealerships to Remain Open
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