The Florida Automobile Dealers Association represents Florida’s new car and truck franchised dealers, a $59.6 billion dollar industry that accounts for 19.4% of total retail sales.
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In certain Florida DOR – Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rates by State TIP – New version released July 7, 2017. Be sure to check you are utilizing the correct version…situations, out of state residents can be eligible for a partial or full exemption of Florida sales and use tax…
read moreWhen a motor vehicle has been damaged prior to delivery, Florida damage disclosure requirements state…
read moreA pre-delivery service charge is allowed under Florida law. Florida Statutes do not set an authorized amount…
read moreIn general, most will not want to commit an answer for how long records should be retained…
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In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of states to force businesses to collect sales tax on sales into that state. Based on the Supreme Court’s ruling, merely having a website that is accessible by customers in another...
read moreJanuary 25, 2018
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By Feb. 1, 2018, and until April 30, 2018, dealerships must post in a common area where notices usually are posted their 2017 OSHA Form 300A (or state equivalent).
December 22, 2017
Recently the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued new guidance as to what sorts of transactions are covered by the Military Lending Act (“MLA”) stating that any credit transaction that finances the vehicle along with “any credit-related product or service” such as GAP, credit life insurance, credit accident and health insurance, or other
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In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of states to force businesses to collect sales tax on sales into that state. Based on the Supreme Court’s ruling, merely having a website that is accessible by customers in another...
read moreJanuary 25, 2018
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By Feb. 1, 2018, and until April 30, 2018, dealerships must post in a common area where notices usually are posted their 2017 OSHA Form 300A (or state equivalent).
December 22, 2017
Recently the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued new guidance as to what sorts of transactions are covered by the Military Lending Act (“MLA”) stating that any credit transaction that finances the vehicle along with “any credit-related product or service” such as GAP, credit life insurance, credit accident and health insurance, or other
read moreDecember 12, 2017
To all franchise and service facility dealers licensed in the State of Florida for licensing period 1/1/2018-12/31/2018
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REGIONAL OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS (See attached list of regional offices).
The Dealer License Section is providing the attached renewal application
read moreThe #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment has raised the stakes of claims in the workplace, threatening careers and lasting damage to the business. The webinar, "Avoiding #MeToo and Sexual Harassment Claims at Your Dealership," presented by Frederick Warren, Ford...
read moreFADCF is humbled and honored to be able to help dealer families who were stricken with disaster when Irma hit Florida. This is all made possible by the committed work of our leaders and contributions from dealers in the FADA family. Click here to...
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Congratulations to Kelly Ford, headquartered in Melbourne, who was recently awarded a 2018 DealerRaterConsumer Satisfaction Award, an annual recognition given to auto dealerships that deliver outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. Read more here…
