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Regulatory Updates

BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION (BCFP) AND THE OTHER SHOE

Franchised motor vehicle dealers are right to be proud of the work done to exempt themselves from the jurisdiction of the new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) that will be created by the federal financial reform legislation. The exemption will be important in permitting dealers to work on behalf of consumers to help them find appropriate financing necessary for sales of vehicles. Winning the exemption required hard work by dealers, NADA, IADA, and many others. However, as with most matters involving Congress, there are other shoes that assuredly will drop.

CLICK HERE to read about the various BCFP juristictions.

DEPPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ)

AIR QUALITY PERMIT

Please note that if your facility does not apply coatings to automobiles please disregard this notice.

Recently, the DEQ undertook efforts to determine whether

automotive coating facilities are required to obtain an air quality permit under current Idaho State law. After researching this issue, DEQ has determined that the majority of automotive coating facilities are operating without the required air permit. In order to help facilities get into compliance with permitting requirements and to make the permitting process more cost effective, consistent, and timely, DEQ has developed a "General Permit" for automotive coating facilities. This General Permit is intended to address the majority of automotive coating facilities. For facilities that cannot meet the General Permit requirements, an air quality permit can be "tailored" to individual facilities on a case-by-case basis. Automotive coating facilities that use a maximum of 1.3 gallons or less per day, every day of the year, for all coating materials, may be exempt from permit requirements.

Please be advised that your facility has until December 31, 2010 to submit either an application for a General Permit, tailored permit, or provide exemption documentation. Permit application and exemption forms and information are available on DEQ's website at www.deq.idaho.gov. See the section titled "Air", then "Permits and Forms", and finally the link titled "General Permit for Automotive Coating Operations". General permit applications require a one-time application fee of $1,500. Should you choose a tailored permit, fees will be based on IDAPA 58.01.01.225 (Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho) and will be more than $1500.00 depending on the size of the facility. No fees are required for exemptions.

Automotive coating facilities that have not submitted an application for a permit or exemption by December 31, 2010 may be subject to an enforcement review. If you need assistance or help completing these forms, please call the DEQ Permit Hotline at 1-877-5PERMIT. In addition, for free confidential assistance you can contact Joan Meitl with the Small Business Development Center at (208) 426-1839. Again, please note that if your facility does not apply coatings to automobiles please disregard this notice.

Dealer Resources

IDAHO STATE OUTLOOK

The 2nd Qtr Idaho Auto Trends (formerly Idaho Auto Outlook) is now available on the IADA website.

CLICK HERE

The July 2010 Idaho Economic Outlook is now available on the Idaho Division of Financial Management's website.

CLICK HERE

Paul Taylor's Economic Update from the National Automobile Dealers Association, Industry Analysis Division. CLICK HERE

INDIRECT CREDIT AND LEASE MASTER AGREEMENTS WHAT TO LOOK FOR

With the passage of the federal financial reform legislation, financial institutions and lease companies are sure to issue and ask you to sign new master agreements. These agreements will increase the burdens and obligations on your dealership. You will want to be sure that these agreements don't unnecessarily infringe the dealership's rights. So what do you look for?

CLICK HERE to read IADA's list of issues to watch out for

AUTOPAC

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS GAIN ACCESS TO IDAHO'S DECISION MAKERS

As 2010 continues to unfold, more changes in the auto industry can be expected. The dealers' voice in each of these circumstances will be a powerful tool. We cannot stress enough how important AUTOPAC is to the future of the retail auto business.

AUTOPAC offers dealers a strong voice in government, providing you with the political clout and timely access to decision makers in the state Capitol.

We urge you to join your fellow dealers in supporting AUTOPAC this year, and every year. We need your help to get the job done and fight for the issues that are vital to the future success of the franchised new vehicle industry. Your AUTOPAC donation can make a difference in shaping the fate of the auto business in Michigan.

When you make a financial contribution, it is distributed through the Idaho Auto Dealers Assoc. Inc. AUTOPAC is under the direction of the 15 member Board of Directors which oversees all legislative activity on behalf of Idaho's automobile dealers, including AUTOPAC contributions. The IADA is the single, unified voice that speaks to the Idaho Legislature on issues of interest to all dealers.

Join your colleagues throughout the state and make your AUTOPAC contribution today.

CLICK HERE

Automotive Forms & Supplies

IADA is your best source of unique promotional items, embroidered apparel and custom business forms. Our goal is to provide dealer members with quality products, competative pricing and fantastic service. Please make sure to take advantage of our acceptional discount on quantity price breaks.

FORMS ORDER FORM click here

STOCK ITEMS ORDER FORM click here

FULL CATALOG click here

Order 24/7: IADA faxline: (208) 853-6671

Order by phone: (208) 853-4668

For more information on product and pricing in our catalog, call (208) 853-4668

IADA Members Receive Discounts on DealersEdge® Webinar Training:

Webinar Training Schedule
Now through August

Through a specially negotiated discount, IADA members are now entitled to a 33% discount off of the full non-member registration rate for these webinar training opportunities.

Below are the webinars coming up in the next month for your consideration. If you wish to take advantage of the IADA discount for any of these programs, please use the link provided for each and be sure to insert your IADA discount code (specific to each webinar) to access the special pricing. Just another benefit of your dealership's IADA membership.

CLICK HERE for claasses and times

2010 SCHEDULE OF DEALER AND FINANCIAL AGENCY TITLES WORKSHOPS BASICS WORKSHOPS

August 31 Boise. ITD District 3 Office, Large Conference Room, 8150 Chinden Boulevard.

September 8 Lewiston. Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho St.; Main Conference Room September 14, 15 Coeur d'Alene ITD District 1 Office, EOC Room, 600 West Prairie Avenue.

September 21, 22 Rigby. ITD District 6 Office, Main Conference Room, 206 North Yellowstone

September 29, Boise. TIT) District 3 Office Large Conference Room, 8150 Chinden Boulevard

October 5, Twin Falls. Health & Welfare Building Main Conf Room, 601 Pole Line Rd.

October-13 Boise. Ur) District 3 Office, Large Conference Room, 8150 Chinden Boulevard.

October 19; 20 Pocatello. ITD District 5 Office, EOC Room 5205 S. 5th (ID ST Police Build).

Basics workshops will be full day sessions which begin at 8:30 AM and will conclude at 4:30 PM. They will be held jointly with titles personnel from both financial agencies and dealerships. Beginner workshops will address title fundamentals, including the who's, what's, when's where's and how's of titling; an overview of the titles process; how to prepare title forms; the requirements for standard title transactions; sales tax basics; title brands; and, the most frequent errors committed by dealers and financial agencies and how to avoid them.

2010 UPDATE WORKSHOPS FOR DEALERS

September 1 & 2 (PM only) Boise. ITD District 3 Office, Large Conference Room, 8150 Chinden Blvd

September 3 (AM only) Boise

September 9 (PM, only) Lewiston. Brammer Building, 1225 Idaho St. Main Conference Room

September 16 (PM only) Coeur d'Alene. ITD District 1 Office, EOC Room, 600_. West Prairie Avenue. September 17 (AM only) Coeur d'Alene

September 23 (PM, only) Rigby. ITD District 6 Office, Conf. Room 206 North Yellowstone

September 24 (AM only) Rigby

September 30 (PM, only) Boise. ITD District 3 Office, Large Conference Room, 8150 Chinden Blvd

October 1 (AM, only) Boise

October 7 (PM only) Twin Falls. Health & Welfare Bld, Main Conf. Room, 601 Pole Line Rd.

October 8 (AM only) Twin Falls

October 12 (AM, PM) Boise. ITD. District 3 Office, Large Conf. Room, 8150 Chinden Blvd

October 21 (PM, only) Pocatello. ITD District 5.0ffice, EOC Room 5205 South 5th (ID ST Police Bld.)

October 22 (AM, only) Pocatello

Update workshops will be half day sessions, held exclusively for dealer personnel. Morning sessions will begin at 8:30 AM and will conclude at 12:00 PM, while afternoon sessions will begin at 1:30 PM and will conclude at 5:00 PM. Update workshops will focus primarily on title and sales tax law and policy changes that have occurred since 2008. A time will also be reserved to address requested topics.

CUSTOMIZED REPORTS ON DEMAND

The IVRS is a web-based program that creates a solution for car, truck, RV and boat title reports in Idaho. This program is accessible anywhere, anytime via a secure website. The IVRS allows for customizable reports that summarize title data so businesses can more efficiently identify and seize opportunities. The IADA will continue to strive for their goal of providing the best weekly updated "title/sold" market data available to subscribers 24/7!

Call today for more information regarding the service. (208) 853-4668 - Jocelyn Francis

We welcome your suggestions and contributions. For further information and updates regarding the Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Inc. please visit our website.

Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Inc.

4980 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Phone: (208) 853-4668 Facsimile: (208) 853-6671

www.idahoada.org

Mission Statement: The Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Inc. was formed in 1932 to represent interests of licensed vehicle dealers in the state. Our goal then and now has been to improve, enhance and grow the automobile industry in Idaho. By advocating and providing programs, products and services for licensed car dealers we want to create a stable and healthy retail market for idaho's business and consumers.

Sincerely,

Trent Wright
Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Inc.