Pub. 2 2024 Issue 2

2016 Regulation 8 worked to have the “Documentary/Service Fee” changed at the Motor Vehicle Commission ($425). 2018 Passed legislation to stop Title Washing. Successfully stopped efforts of the manufacturers to pass legislation taking the rulemaking authority away from the MMVC. 2019 Passed legislation requiring manufacturers to pay dealers for used vehicles with recalls that have […]

Sen. Jennifer Branning, a seasoned figure in Mississippi politics, has thrown her hat into the ring for the Mississippi Supreme Court. With the support of MADA Auto PAC and a track record of conservative values, Branning’s candidacy promises to uphold the integrity of the judiciary while advocating for a fair and balanced legal system. During

The MADA Board of Directors, accompanied by a group of NextGen dealers, made their presence known at the Mississippi Capitol. Having dealers under the dome served as a reminder of the importance of the automotive industry to the state’s economy and the vital role MADA plays in advocating for its members. For MADA, the annual

In the ever-evolving world of automobile dealerships, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. Trudy Moody, chair of MADA, understands this better than most. As a second-generation dealer herself, Moody’s passion lies in nurturing the dealers of tomorrow. With the launch of an initiative targeted at NextGen dealers, MADA aims to provide a platform for

With the ever-changing regulations and legislative efforts impacting automobile dealers coming out of Washington, having a strong political voice is paramount. That is where the NADA PAC steps in, financially supporting candidates who champion the interests of car dealers across the nation. Mississippi dealers, recognizing the significance of a unified voice, have been actively supporting

Wilson Auto Group, with locations in Mississippi and Tennessee, has earned every major customer satisfaction award from the manufacturer. The Dealer Principal and President, Doug Wilson, is a Mississippi native who was nominated for the 2019 TIME Dealer of the Year award. His father, Howard Wilson, ran a Buick dealership where Doug spent time learning

“I am so grateful and thankful the good Lord has been great to us. As you know, most businesses in this country don’t survive for 60 years. They don’t survive for three generations, much less four — I’ve always said the test of time is the greatest indication of any product or service. So, I

The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that approximately one motor vehicle is stolen every 32 seconds. In 2022, for the first time since 2008, there were more than one million vehicle thefts. They are not just disappearing from parking lots, driveways and garages. Dealerships are increasingly targeted, representing about 50% of the stolen vehicles. In

One of the major challenges at dealerships is handling personnel issues that regularly occur. Included as a part of the benefits offered to MADA members is free legal advice from Fisher Phillips. If you are not familiar with Fisher Phillips, they are an award-winning law firm specializing in legal issues on employment law. Often, dealerships