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October/2010

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Welcome to the latest installment of AADA's eNewsletter, containing information, announcements and reminders.

Economic Update  

LOW INTEREST RATES WASTED IN REGULATORY MUDDLE

By Paul Taylor, NADA Chief Economist

The next FOMC meeting is in November, a two-day event that will announce policy the day after Election Day for all of House of Representatives, some U.S. Senators and quite of few Governors, state and local officials.

The Federal Open Market Committee is struggling with the idea of taking additional significant action to stimulate economic activity right after the election. The FOMC stated the following in the press release for recent September FOMC meeting:

"Measures of underlying inflation are currently at levels somewhat below those the Committee judges most consistent, over the longer run, with its mandate to promote maximum employment and price stability. With substantial resource slack continuing to restrain cost pressures and longer-term inflation expectations stable, inflation is likely to remain subdued for some time before rising to levels the Committee considers consistent with its mandate.

The Committee will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and continues to anticipate that economic conditions, including low rates of resource utilization, subdued inflation trends, and stable inflation expectations, are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate for an extended period."

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Automotive Related News

Administration's Fuel Economy Announcement Raises NADA's Concern about Vehicle Affordability for Consumers

 

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Auto Dealers to Help Car Shoppers Understand Revised Safety Ratings

 

New revisions to DOT's New Car Assessment Program include side pole crash tests, use of different-sized test dummies, an Overall Ratings Score for frontal, side and rollover test results, and the listing of high-tech crash avoidance systems

 

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Dealer Information & Updates 

 

Retention of Records

 

How long is a dealer required to retain MVD paperwork? 

 

A licensed Arizona Dealer must keep and maintain records (customers deal jackets) at the licensee's established place of business, or place of business if the licensee is a broker or a wholesale motor vehicle dealer, a permanent record in the form prescribed by the director for a period of three years.

 

Each record required by this section and all inventories relating to the records of a licensee shall be available at all times for physical inspection by agents of the department or members of the highway patrol division or any other peace officer. 

A.R.S. 28-4403

 

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 Dealer Plate Records  

 

Is a dealer required to keep and maintain records for the use of dealer plates?

 

A dealer shall keep a written record of the vehicles on which the dealer license plate or plates are used and the person to whom each plate or pair of plates is assigned.  The dealer shall make the record available for inspection by the department, a member of the highway patrol or any other peace officer.

 

If a dealer license plate is lost or stolen, the dealer shall make a written report immediately to the director that identifies the plate by type and number, including all available data concerning the loss or theft. 

A.R.S. 28-4535

 

For more information on the use of dealer plates, see

MVD Policy 12.2.10.

Title & Reigistration Information & Updates

 

Were you aware, effective August 29, 2010, as amended by Laws 2009, Ch 3,§ 1, (A.R.S.§ 28-2159) the Motor Vehicle Division now offers a five-year registration option to customers initially registering or renewing their vehicle registrations.

 

Need further assistance with concerns or questions regarding recent MVD Policy & Procedures updates?

 

Please feel free to contact:

 

Lynn Scholtz

602 468-9714 ext 209

lscholtz@aada.com   

Thank you for your continued support.

 

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