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ArticlesApril 18, 2016

How to Get Your Dealer License

Expert offers a six-step plan for first-time auto dealers.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonOctober 21, 2015

Defeating Class Actions the Old-Fashioned Way

If the CFPB has its way, pre-dispute arbitration agreements will no longer protect dealers from class-action lawsuits.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2015

Attention All Data Furnishers

Any entity that feeds a consumer reporting agency is considered a ‘data furnisher’ by the CFPB and must be aware of three credit reporting factors that can’t be overlooked.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonSeptember 1, 2015

The Case of the Invisible Waiver

If the waivers intended to protect your dealership aren’t clearly visible, they might as well not be there.

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ArticlesApril 14, 2015

The Battle of Sacramento

In 2012, California’s capital was the site of a yearlong battle between state lawmakers and buy here, pay here dealers. Two new laws designed to protect consumers are now on the books, and dealers say they’re causing headaches on both sides of the sale.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonApril 10, 2015

Look Who Emailed Me!

An invitation to join the CFPB’s Company Portal should not be ignored, and some dealers may choose to sign up preemptively.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMarch 6, 2015

Better Than Repossession

The misguided attack on starter interrupt devices stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of their function and the benefits they offer to car buyers.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonFebruary 11, 2015

Stick to the Script

A lawsuit against a Minnesota dealer highlights the need to keep the cost of a service contract from being part of the finance charge.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJanuary 13, 2014

Write Your Legislator

A California case illustrates the value of the “cure” statutes that protect dealers in some states.

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ArticlesDecember 10, 2013

Complying With Collections Laws

The magazine’s resident legal eagle ponders how laws governing debt collection apply to auto dealers.

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