2018 GNYADA Allied Members Directory

Government Relations - Advocacy for Franchised New Car Dealers

GNYADA understands that compliance with the laws and regulations for operating new car dealerships in the New York metropolitan area is challenging. The Association forges relationships with lawmakers and government agencies to help shape the marketplace for members. GNYADA’s Government Relations staff actively keeps tabs on what’s happening in the halls of government, supporting legislation that will help dealers and opposing any laws that would hinder or constrain dealership operations.

15 2 0 1 8 ALLIED MEMBERS DIRECTORY SERVICES for Dealers

In the past year alone, GNYADA has: • Lead the fight on recalls, seeking legislation to place burden on manufacturers. • Aggressively advocated for increased regulation on brokers and leasing companies.

• Worked with New York State to launch its first-ever customer incentive program for selling ZEVs. • Defended the Franchise System in the face of rampant gallery car sellers who circumvent the dealership model. • Helped to pass a recall disclosure bill in New York City. In order to create more success stories like these, it’s crucial to support political candidates who understand the needs of businesses in New York State and who are willing to listen to dealers’ ideas and proposals. GNYADA has a strong presence in Albany. Staff works closely with franchise law consultants and an Albany lobbying firm to effectively advocate for dealer reforms and prevent harmful legislation from being enacted.

Registration and Title Services Since 1995, GNYADA’s DMV-DIRECT office has helped hundreds of Association members process titles and registrations with speed and efficiency. The office’s knowledgeable staff assists dealers with in-state and out-of-state transactions, trouble- shooting problems, and responding to any questions related

to DMV work, all at a minimal cost. DMV-DIRECT is the New York State DMV’s largest private sector partner, maintaining the lowest error rate in the state. DMV-DIRECT is also the only DMV partner outside of Connecticut that can issue Connecticut plates.