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Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association

Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association

Supporting the best interests of Tennessee's automotive dealers through auction savings program, vendor support and education

Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association

Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association Welcome to Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association

Supporting the best interests of Tennessee's automotive dealers through auction savings program, vendor support and education

NOTICE: TN DEpt of Motor Vehicle Advertising Rule Change as of 4/20/22

From STATE OF TN Department of Commerce and Insurance

Motor Vehicle Advertising Rule Change   


Dear Licensed Tennessee Automobile Dealer:  

 

To provide clarity for dealers and transparency for consumers, the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission (“MVC”) has updated its rules relative to advertising that became effective April 20, 2022. 


The new rule requires that all fees associated with the purchase of a vehicle be clearly defined and illustrated. As such, the MVC takes this opportunity to define three new terms:  

 • Factory installed options 

• Dealer installed accessories  

• Factory Transportation Costs   


The price advertising section of the rule has language added stating that advertisements for motor vehicles must include factory-installed options and dealer-installed accessories in the advertised price. 


Furthermore, there is a provision requiring that new motor vehicles must include the manufacturer's suggested retail price, as well as fees associated with any factory-installed options, factory transportation costs, and any dealer-installed accessories.   


This rule requires advertised prices to state that optional equipment and costs of any additional fees described under the Commission’s statute, including any dealer-imposed fee, and state and local taxes, tags, registration, and title fees, are not included in the advertised price. 


This rule change specifically removes the requirement for any dealer document preparation, processing, or servicing fee (also referred to as a “DOC fee”) to be included in the advertised price, however any such fee must be disclosed in its amount and that it is excluded from the advertised price. (See the example at the end of this letter.)   Additional changes include language in the license fees section stating that dealership licensees are subject to a re-inspection fee amounting to the cost incurred by the Commission for the re-inspection. The fee assessed will not exceed four hundred dollars ($400). 


This provision will apply in instances where the licensee’s action or inaction requires an inspector to be sent to the dealership location more than once. An example of such is in the instance where an annual inspection is scheduled with the licensee, however, the licensee fails to show for the inspection, thus requiring the inspector to reschedule and travel back to the dealership at a later date. 


This rule deletes a section under license fees specific to RV dealers. This portion of the rule became obsolete when the MVC developed a specific license for RV dealers.   Finally, the rule updates minimum auto auction requirements by adding the language “auto auction license” and principal “auctioneer’s license” to mirror those changes related to the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission during recent years.   


Previous Advertisement Requirement   DOC fee was required to be included in the price of the vehicle, and the amount of such DOC fee was required to be noted in the disclosure.   


Example:     2020 Toyota 4-Runner Stock #1234 Vehicle Price - $39,072* DOC Fee - $499 *Price includes DOC fee of $499.00, but excludes tax, title and license.   


New Advertising Requirement  DOC Fee is no longer included in the advertised price, but the amount of the DOC fee must still be noted in the disclosure.     


Example:     2020 Toyota 4-Runner Stock #1234 Vehicle Price - $38,573* DOC - $499 *Price excludes DOC fee of $499.00 plus tax, title, and license     


Dept. of Commerce & Insurance 

500 James Robertson Pkwy | Nashville, TN 37243-0565 (615) 741-2241

 

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PAST AND PRESENT TNIADA BOARD MEMBERS 


Our Association is looking for two board members to represent WEST TENNESSEE, we would like "independent auto dealers" to represent these positions. If you are interested in being considered, please submit a bio to karenbrown@tniada.com by May 11th and contact us. 


We are pleased to announce three new board members.

*Nikki McCoy, General Manager of Clarksville Auto Auction

*Guy Thorpe, Owner of Thorpe Automotive in Knoxville 

*Jon Davachi, Owner of The Leader Dealer of Goodlettsville, TN.  

 

TNIADA appreciates new leadership making a difference for dealers and partners across the state. 

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A REGULATORY Note on CFPB:


The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new Debt Collection Rule became effective Nov. 30, 2021 aimed at clarifying how debt collectors can communicate with consumers. To help consumers get a handle on what the rule is all about, the CFPB put together a blog post titled “Understand How the CFPB’s Debt Collection Rule Impacts You.” 


The post explains “five key things to know” about the rule – which are key things for dealers to know as well.


The debt collection validation notice: What it is, what information it includes and why it is sent – to help consumers identify whether they owe the debt and whether the collector’s information about the debt is accurate. The notice must include a “tear-off” form for consumers to send back to dispute the debt or take other actions.


How often debt collectors can call: Collectors are presumed to be violating the law if they place a telephone call about a particular debt more than seven times in a seven-day period or within seven days after a phone conversation about a particular debt.


When debt collectors can report a debt to a credit reporting company: Only after the collector speaks to the consumer by telephone or in person about the debt, or mails a letter or sends an electronic communication about the debt and waits a reasonable amount of time – generally 14 days – for a response.


If debt collectors can contact consumers about a debt on social media: They can – if they follow certain rules, such as keeping messages private (not viewable by others), identifying themselves as debt collectors and providing a way to opt out of those communications.


“Limited-content message”: A limited-content message is a voicemail debt collectors may leave that must include certain specific information. A limited-content message is not considered a communication under the rule, meaning it’s not subject to other legal requirements.


Brett Scott is NIADA vice president of government affairs.




STATE OF TENNESSEE INFORMATION & LINKS

 Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission 


FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:


We want to encourage dealers to renew and apply online for licensure

Also Dealers should file their annual report online – see the tab on the right on MVC home page

That report is due on 2/15/2022 and is needed for issuance of dealer tags from their county clerk.


Below is a link to the landing page for rules and laws:

MVC Rules & Laws

Here you will see a link to a pdf doc outlining the rules.  


Dealers: Please be familiar with the advertising rules which can be found at 0960-01-.12

MVC Rules - Rules


Likewise the statute governing any advertising can be found here under TCA 55-17-114

MVC Laws Landing Page


Here is a direct link to Tennessee Code Annotated and all laws governing the Motor Vehicle Commission

Motor Vehicle Commission Tennessee Laws - Laws

(scroll down to Title 55)

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Please make plans to attend the NATIONAL CONFERENCE: The 2022 NIADA conference is Monday, JUNE 20-23 @ MGM GRAND Las Vegas.


If you would like more information about joining TNIADA, please call 931-265-6143 or email me at: Karenbrown@tniada.com

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Newton Welch III, Newton Motor Co. 2022 PRESIDENT of TNIADA

Welcome to TNIADA

 

The Tennessee Independent Automobile Dealers Association, Inc., known as the TNIADA, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)6 organized in 2001 to represent and support the interests of the independent used car dealers.


By being a member of your state, you are also a member of the national association for one low cost of $295 for an annual membership

 

The Tennessee Independent Automobile Dealers Association, Inc., known as the TNIADA, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)6 organized in 2001 to represent and support the interests of the independent used car dealers.


By being a member of your state, you are also a member of the national association for one low cost of $295 for an annual membership.


You join fellow independent auto dealers across the nation who are making a difference in promoting the professionalism of the motor vehicle industry. 





 




 








Welcome to TNIADA

Newton Welch III, Newton Motor Co. 2022 PRESIDENT of TNIADA

Welcome to TNIADA


TNIADA is the only state association affiliated and approved by NIADA, The National Independent Auto Dealers Association. The "join today" link will connect you to the NIADA membership page. 

  

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Newton Welch III, Newton Motor Co. 2022 PRESIDENT of TNIADA

Newton Welch III, Newton Motor Co. 2022 PRESIDENT of TNIADA

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