GNYADA December 2016 Newsletter

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For Dealer Principals / General Managers / Sales Managers The Newsletter A Publication of Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

DECEMBER 2016 Volume 26, Issue 8

HIGHLIGHTS

2016: A Full-Throttle Year for GNYADA page 2 Looking Ahead to 2017 page 3 Avoid Credit Card Slipups page 5

Liability for Tickets: Employee v. Dealer page 6

Proposed IRS Regulations Could Impact Estate Planning page 7 Common DMV Errors You Can Easily Avoid page 9 Make the Most of Your Customer Waiting Area page 10

The Newsletter is published by GNYADA, a not-for-profit organization representing franchised automobile dealers in the New York metro area. 18-10 Whitestone Expressway Whitestone, New York, 11357

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2016: A Full-Throttle Year for GNYADA 1

2016 has been a year full of highlights for GNYADA. Before officially turning our calendars over to 2017, let’s look back at our Association’s major moves and top achievements from the past year.

$38,500 Awarded in Scholarships In 2016, GNYADA distributed $38,500 in automotive scholarships, including five $5,000 scholarships awarded to U.S. military veterans at the Association's 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Also on that day, dealers and Allied Members came together to raise a record $110,000, to support local automotive education. DMV-DIRECT Work Surges DMV-DIRECT processed approx- imately 120,000 transactions this year. This represents a 5% increase vs. 2015 and shatters numbers from recent years. During 2016, the office averaged an outstanding error rate of .05%, including logging a 0% error rate from August through November. Major Activity at the CAET Automotive training seminars at the Center increased 20%. Seventeen manufacturers now regularly use the facility for dealer events; this year Subaru, Jaguar and American Honda joined our expanding client list, and more OEMs are expected to bring their programs to the Center in 2017. In dealer education, GNYADA seminars saw a 30% attendance gain. Toyota doubled its leased space at the Center, expanding to include more classrooms, new equipment and additional training programs. TV and commercial shoot bookings increased 20% from the prior year.

CPR Manikin Donations Going Strong Throughout 2016, GNYADA dealerships donated 13 new Resusci- Anne, Resusci-Baby and Resusci- Junior CPR training units — as well as replacing worn out units — to local fire departments, ambulance corps, and community centers.

New Leadership In June, we swore in the new Officers and Directors of the Association, including our new Chairman of the Board: Nick Toomey, Vice President of the Rallye Motor Group. Already, Toomey has overseen the building of an aggressive agenda for next year’s Legislative Session and an energized PR plan to promote dealers’ importance within their communities. Franchise System Upheld — a Dealership Saved The positive result in Beck Chevrolet Co. v. General Motors LLC was significant for all New York dealers, who now have strong arguments against manufacturers’ unfair use of uniform sales standards. This outcome was achieved thanks in large part to amendments GNYADA fought to add to the Franchise Bill.

NYIAS Breaks Weekend Records This year’s New York International Auto Show drew record crowds in both the opening and closing weekends, with more than 60 world and North American vehicle debuts, revealed during 24 press conferences. Governor Cuomo was on hand for the Show’s official public opening, joining GNYADA’s Board of Directors on the ceremonial stage. GNYADA would like to thank all of our members for making 2016 a memorable year. Here’s to an equally active and prosperous 2017!

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2 Looking Ahead to 2017:

Compliance dates and new regulations on the horizon for New York dealers

With 2016 fading in our rearview mirror, we now look to the coming year and what 2017 has in store for franchised new car dealers. To help our members stay prepared and informed, here is a rundown of regulatory issues and enforcement dates coming your way in the year ahead. December 31, 2016 is the first effective-date in New York State’s gradual minimum wage increase. NYC dealers with 11+ employees will need to start paying their minimum-wage-earning workers $11.00 per hour. For NYC dealers with 10 or fewer employees, the new minimum wage is $10.50 an hour. Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties, $10.00. And in the rest of the state, $9.70. Starting December 31, 2016 , New York State’s Department of Labor is phasing in an incremental increase of the “White Collar” overtime exemption threshold. (See page 7 for region-by-region dollar amounts, or visit gnyada.com/dealers/news/salary for more details.) The threshold increases again on December 31, 2017, so dealers are advised to continually review staff salaries to ensure exempt employees are earning the new minimum. Starting in 2017, captive insurance companies can elect to exclude from income up to $2.2 million of premiums received — up from $1.2 million — and only pay tax on their investment income; however, the 12/31/16 State MinimumWage Increase Kicks off NYS Overtime Exemption Threshold Raises 01/01/17 New IRS Rules Affecting Captives

structure could cause the IRS to deem them a “potentially abusive tax shelter” meaning earned premiums could also become taxable income. Dealers could be at risk for tax, penalties and interest, and should discuss this with the administrator and the dealership’s accountant to ensure compliance with the new rules. Window Tint Inspections Legislation adding window-tint testing to annual vehicle inspection requirements was signed into law by the Governor. Starting January 1 , windows must be tested for light transmission of less than 70%. GNYADA will continue to advocate with the Governor’s Office regarding an increase to the inspection fee, to cover the additional costs for compliance with this new law (labor, equipment, etc). Form I-9 Updates By January 22, 2017 , dealers must start using the updated Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). The new form has been enhanced for easier digital completion, though it must still be printed and signed for secure record-keeping. 01/22/17 The new annual filing deadline for employers to submit W-2 forms to the Social Security Administration is January 31 , formerly February 28. This deadline also applies to certain 1099-MISC forms , used for reporting payment to independent contractors. The deadline for employers to deliver copies of tax forms to employees is not changing, and remains January 31. 01/31/17 W-2s Must Be Filed by January 31st

03/02/17 Affordable Care Act Reporting Deadline Extended The IRS is again extending the deadline for delivering ACA Form 1095-C (indicating month-by-month health coverage) to employees — the new deadline is March 2 . Other new tax filing deadlines March 15, 2017 Form 1065: Partnership/LLC return April 15, 2017 Form 1120: C Corp return FinCen Form 114: Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Starting March 7 , new regulations from the New York State Department of Labor will require employers to obtain explicit consent from employees, in order to pay them by direct deposit or payroll debit cards. (Prior consent will remain effective.) The NYS DOL is preparing new forms for employees to complete, in order to give their payment-method consent. June 12, 2017 is the New York City DCA's new response deadline for dealer subpoenas regarding the sale of used vehicles with open recalls. This extension allows for time to develop legislation in the 2017 State Legislative Session that could potentially resolve these City subpoenas without dealers needing to respond to them. Turn to page 4 to see highlights of active legislative issues that are part of GNYADA’s agenda. 06/12/17 New DCA Subpeona Deadline 03/07/17 New Rules for Direct Deposit Payment

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Highlights: GNYADA's 2017 Legislative Session Agenda

into an accident in a convenience or loaner vehicle provided by a dealership. (Currently dealers could be liable for such accidents, despite no negligence on their part.) Throughout the year, stay tuned for developments and updates on each of the above.

If the dealership remains open and a salaried employee does not report to work, the employer may require the employee to take any accrued leave. Or, in this limited circumstance, the employer can deduct the full day’s salary. Salaried employees cannot have their pay for the day “docked” if they show up for any part of the workday. If the dealership is closed, you do not have to pay employees for any part of the day, provided you told them not to come to work. If the dealership tells employees to report to work during severe weather, but subsequently doesn’t the need to pursue active subpoenas from the Attorney General’s Office and the NYC DCA. Further restricting auto- brokers/leasing companies in the New York Metro area from acting as new car dealers. Protecting dealers from liability in the event that a customer gets

Severe storms may interfere with driving, public transportation, and utility services (phones, electricity, and heating and cooling). All of these can affect people’s commutes, as well as conditions in the workplace, and may result in a dealer principal’s decision to temporarily close his/her dealership. With winter blizzards on the horizon, it’s important to remem- ber how to properly pay employees during (and following) a winter storm emergency. The Association's agenda for the 2017 Legislative Session will address the following important dealer-issues: Efforts to raise the Doc Fee, which was last increased thanks to GNYADA’s efforts in 2008. Implementing legislation to address the sale of used vehicles with open recalls, eliminating n n

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open, employers must pay any employee who reports to work for at least four hours (or the mini- mum number of hours in the shift, whichever is less) at the minimum wage. If the dealership opens and then closes early, hourly employees must be paid for the hours worked or four hours times the minimum wage, whichever is greater. If an employee decides to stay home, and the dealership is open for business, any time taken off due to the poor weather conditions is unpaid or may be taken as a vacation or personal day.

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FTC Updates Used Car “Buyers Guides” Requirements Dealers can order new stickers from GNYADA

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The FTC’s new “Buyers Guide” window stickers, which must be displayed on used cars before being offered for sale, go into effect January 27, 2017. GNYADA will have updated versions ready for order shortly, through our Dealership Forms Program. If your dealership is running low on Buyers Guides, let us know and we will inform you as soon as new Guides are ready for order. Dealers may use their remaining stock for up to one year after the amended FTC Rule's effective date, which is January 27, 2017. (Failure to post Buyers Guides can lead to fines up to $40,000 per violation.) The revised stickers contain a statement telling consumers that they

can obtain a report on open recalls through the NHTSA website safercar.gov . GNYADA has long advocated for disclosure pertaining to preowned vehicle sales, including possible open recalls, and views this as a positive development for dealers. Buyer's Guide form if the vehicle is still covered by a manufacturer’s warranty or is a “certified” vehicle. Airbags and catalytic converters have been added to the list of potentially defective parts, on the back of the notice. English-language Buyers Guides must now contain a sentence, written in Spanish, directing Spanish-speaking customers to n n Other noteworthy updates: Dealers may indicate on the n

request a Spanish-language Buyers Guide. (Dealers are required to provide Spanish Buyers Guides for transactions conducted in Spanish.) New York law requires dealers to certify that a used vehicle being delivered is “in condition and repair to render, under normal use, satisfactory and adequate service.” Several courts have held that this imposes a mandatory warranty on the sale of a used car by a dealer that cannot be waived or canceled by selling a car “As Is”. The Association thanks Stuart A. Rosenthal, Esq. for his contributions to this article. For any other questions about these updates to the Buyers Guides or to order new stock (once available), please call the Association: 718.746.5900.

5 Avoid Credit Card Slipups Your dealership must be compliant with state and federal laws concern- ing credit card receipts. Both New York State law and the federal gov- ernment require that any receipts you provide to customers in credit card transactions contain only a shortened (or truncated) version of the credit card account number. ing the consumer’s personal information, such as his or her address or telephone

given to the consumer. The Fair and Accurate Transaction Act (FACT Act) has similar requirements. New York law also prohibits record-

Penalties vary, but can be as high as $1,000 per violation for repeat viola- tions under the state law. Penalties under the FACT Act can be in the tens of thousands per violation.

number, on the receipt or an attached form, unless such information is necessary for shipping, delivery or installation of purchased merchandise or for special orders. Recording a credit card number on a check or money order is also prohibited.

New York law requires merchants who accept credit or debit cards to use carbonless paper. Merchants who print receipts electronically may only print the last 5 digits of the card number on the form given to the con- sumer and must not print the expira- tion date of the card on any receipt

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Liability for Tickets: Employee v. Dealer

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Dealership employees sometimes receive tickets for parking or moving violations, when operating dealership vehicles. As the owner of the vehicle, dealers are most often responsible for tickets assigned to the vehicle; they cannot deduct from the employee’s wages, in order to cover ticket costs, nor can they demand that the employee pay the summons. Here is a breakdown of various vehicle violations, as well as dealers’ responsibilities for each: Parking violations If an employee receives a summons for parking a dealership vehicle

illegally, the dealer is prohibited from requiring the employee to reimburse the dealership as a condition of employment. However, a dealer is permitted to ask for reimbursement, while clarifying that the employee will not be retaliated against or disciplined should they choose not to. Moving violations Moving violations are usually issued to the driver of the vehicle, not the owner. Accordingly, if an employee is issued a ticket for a moving violation while operating a dealership vehicle, the ticket is the employee’s responsibility and the dealership does not have to reimburse them.

Camera-issued tickets If a violation caught by a “red light camera” (for example) gets issued to the dealership as the owner of the vehicle, the dealer should follow the same procedure as for parking violations. Code violations Vehicle code violations, such as a broken taillight or excess emissions, must be paid only by the dealer. The employee may not be asked to reimburse the dealer for these tickets, unless the breakage resulted from a negligent act by the employee.

8 Waste Tire Recycling

7 FHWA Establishes Alternative Fuel/Charging Stations Network The Federal Highway Administra- tion (FHWA) kicked off a project aimed ble via clean technology. Subsequent steps will evaluate the success and

Fee Extended

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has extended the expiration date of the waste tire management and recycling fee from December 31, 2016, to December 31, 2019. Dealers may continue imposing a charge of up to $2.50 for every new tire sold, to cover recycling costs. That fee must be itemized on all esti- mates, repair orders and in advertise- ments. Furthermore, an official sign, stating that disposal costs are incor- porated into the price of new tires, must be posted. As a reminder, dealers are not per- mitted to charge a fee for accepting waste tires that are similar in size and quantity to the number of tires purchased by the customer.

usefulness of this initial mapping system, and potentially determine further building stages from there. The network of corridors includes portions of 55 interstates — some- times entire lengths — in 35 states, plus D.C., designated as “signage- ready” for one or more fuels. (In New York, this includes sections of Interstates 84, 87, and 95.) Other roads have been designated “sig- nage-pending” as they await the installment of future planned infra- structure. The FHWA will work with state and local agencies in these areas, to get these stations built. For more information and national maps for each fuel type, visit: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environ- ment/alternative_fuel_corridors /

at making America’s roads more

supportive of “clean-technology” vehicles. The administration desig- nated a national network of roads that currently support alternative fueling and charging stations for electric, natural gas, hydrogen, and propane fuel vehicles. The network roadmap establishes areas where stations are currently in operation and others where they are needed. The Department of Trans- portation has positioned this designa- tion as the first step toward a future where coast-to-coast travel is possi-

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Proposed IRS Regulations Could Impact Estate Planning

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The IRS recently proposed regulations that would eliminate discounts that are being used by dealers in estate planning. The new rules would prohibit estate taxes from being calculated on a marked-down value, when an entity, such as a dealership, is being passed to an heir in phases. If adopted, the rules would apply whenever family members own or control more than 50% of a family- owned business, limited liability company, or limited partnership. The rules consider “family members” to include: The donor of a gift n

The donor’s spouse Any ancestors or descendants of the donor or their spouse The donor’s siblings Any spouse of an ancestor, descendant, or sibling

The regulations would also increase the value of an individual's estate, if they changed their position from majority to minority control, within three years prior to their death. The American Institute of CPAs has asked the IRS to withdraw its proposal, but this is unlikely to happen. Though a firm effective date is not yet known, dealers who are considering making gifts of a family- owned dealership or related businesses are advised to speak with their tax attorney or accountant to determine the impact the proposed rules will have on their plans.

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Certain provisions that limit the rights of a business’s owner would be disregarded when determining its value, as would any valuation of the business that is below what the IRS considers its “minimum value.” The “minimum value” is the net equity of the business (market value of the assets, minus liabilities) multiplied by the percentage ownership. These provisions would disallow a “minority discount” for lack of control.

New Federal OT Regulations Blocked — Now What?

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A Texas federal judge barred the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing its new rule that would have roughly

week / $39,000 per year

based on the proposed increase to $47,476 annually / $913 weekly. NYS OT Threshold Increase Still In Effect The State Department of Labor’s incremental raise of New York’s overtime exemption threshold is still effective, beginning on December 31. The new NYS exemption thresholds will be as follows: NYC Dealers (10 or fewer employees): $787.50 per week / $40,950 per year n NYC Dealers (11 or more employees): $825 per week / $42,900 per year Dealers in Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties: $750 per n n

Dealers in Other Regions: $727.50 per week / $37,830 per year Over the next several years, dealers around the State (based on their region) are advised to revisit the OT exemption statuses of their employees to ensure compliance with these changing State thresholds, which will ultimately raise higher than the proposed federal thresholds. Even though the U.S. DOL’s new rule is currently blocked, the Association will closely monitor its status as well, as further develop- ments may cause it to go into effect at a later time. n

doubled the federal threshold for “white collar” overtime exemption to $913 per week and $47,476 annually (up from $455 per week / $23,660 annually). The lawsuit challenging the DOL’s rule was filed by twenty-one states and a variety of business groups, including NADA. Until further notice, the existing federal "white collar" salary thresholds remain at $23,660 annually / $455 weekly. Dealers do not need to make employee compensation adjustments

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Lending Institutions (Not Customers) Pay Lien Fees

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$5.00 (per lien) needs to be refunded to the customer within 60 days.

DMV-DIRECT receives questions from dealerships regarding who is responsible for the $5.00 vehicle lien- filing fee. The answer is the lending institution. The dealer receives that $5.00 fee in the proceeds they receive from the lending institution. When dealerships collect the vehicle registration fees from the customer, this occasionally mistakenly includes any lien fees. In those cases, that

If $5.00 feels like too trivial an amount for a dealer to get in hot water, consider how the situation can mount, if a pattern is revealed. If a customer discovers they were never refunded a lien-fee overcharge, they

could report this to the DMV, possibly triggering a full-scale audit. The more of these violations the audit reveals — generally based on random selection — the more exhaustive it will become.

IRS Form 8300 Letters Due January 31

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For your convenience, here is a sample letter your dealership can use for qualifying transactions from 2016, to notify customers of your compliance with the IRS cash reporting requirements:

Federal law requires dealers to file Form 8300 with the IRS whenever a customer makes a cash transaction of $10,000 or more in cash (or cash equivalents). Dealers must also notify the customer, in writing, no later than January 31 of the following year, that it has filed Form 8300. One copy of the completed Form 8300, along with a copy of the notification to the customer, should be kept in the deal jacket, and another copy of each should remain in a separate folder of 8300 forms. While there is no legally required length of time to retain these forms, we suggest five years is appropriate. corporations willfully fail to file the proper form, fines of up to $500,000 and up to 5 years imprisonment, or both, may be imposed. Have a written policy in place, and comply with the rule by filing the proper forms on time. Possible fines/penalties Fines and penalties can vary depending on the offense. If

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Dear Customer:

We are required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to report all transactions involving payments of more than $10,000 in cash (26 USC6060(I)). We filed Form 8300 with the IRS on (date) 2016, indicating that you paid us $(amount) in connection with your purchase of a (year, make, model, VIN).

Sincerely,

Dealership Name

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New York International Auto Show Named Best Trade & Consumer Show

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with “N/A” placed in those that don’t apply. Is your registry book compliant? Motor vehicle paperwork must be submitted to DMV within five cal- endar days. Are you complying? Insurance cards must be effective on the date that the temporary reg- istration is issued or no more than 180 days prior. They also do not need to be continuously valid for the full length of the temporary registration. Have you had a regis- tration rejected for an improper insurance card? If you need help with the title and registration process, call Raj Budhu or Jean Marie Rugg at DMV-DIRECT: 718.747.0400. n n 10-day event brought press, auto enthusiasts, and families to New York for never-before-seen vehicles, inter- active displays, and more under one roof.” “BizBash is one of the event indus- try’s most important voices, so to be given this prestigious award is testi- mony to the incredible work done by the New York Auto Show team, the Show Committee chaired by John LaSorsa, and the entire GNYADA Board for their unwaver- ing support of this event,” said New York International Automobile Show Director Alan Liebensohn. The judging panel included BizBash’s National Advisory Board, as well as the BizBash editors.

Some simple practices and procedures will help you score 100%, when the DMV conducts their review of your store's compliance. Here are issues and questions to con- sider, while scheduling your next review: Plate surrenders should include a copy of a registration or at least the first three letters of the registrant’s name. What do yours look like? All vehicles bought or sold by the dealership must be entered into the Book of Registry (police books). The book’s entries must be in chronological order, and all pages must be numbered and intact, i.e. no pages can be torn out. All infor- mation fields must be completed, n n The New York International Auto Show won “Best Trade and Consumer Show” at the 2016 BizBash Event Style Awards, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Honoring the best ideas, strategies, products, and venues in North America and beyond, the award was given to the NYIAS for its innova- tion, quality of execution, effective- ness, and for its influential impact on the event and meeting industry. The judges remarked that, “By embracing digital and traditional mediums, the New York International Automobile Show expanded its reach this year, garnering 1.7 billion social media impressions and 3.2 billion traditional media impressions. The

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Registrations

Transfer plates

Renewals

Title processing

VIN searches

Low rates

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Make the Most of Your Customer Waiting Area 14 AlliedMember Memo

games, the parents will direct their displeasure toward you. Use “Engagement Marketing” Engagement Marketing refers to using customer enthusiasm to regenerate sales. It entails capitalizing on moments in which the customer is most happy with the service you’ve provided and therefore most receptive to repeat business and making positive recommendations. To use engagement marketing in conjunction with good service, waiting areas should impress customers both at the beginning and the end of their visit. As they’re leaving the dealership, you’re inviting them to come back if they have future issues, and to generally stay in touch. It’s important to conduct this conversation in a comfortable and welcoming space. This article was provided by U.S. Coffee, Inc. As an Allied Member, U.S. Coffee offers their services to GNYADA members at a 20% discount. Their flavor assortments and user- friendly equipment aim to make dealership guests feel welcome, unintimidated and cared for during their visit.

cleanliness, seat choices, furniture arrangement, and amenities such as a good cup of coffee or a tasty snack while waiting. Don’t overlook the importance of filling the room with good scents, either — remember, the waiting area might be separated from the service shop by just a lone door. Relaxing visuals go a long way, too — this can include plants, classical art, or ample windows (assuming a nice view on the other side). Offer Entertainment If you offer your waiting customers a choice of television or Wi-Fi, you’re likely satisfying their preferred method of entertainment. While television has been a waiting room mainstay for several decades, Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly expected by patrons. Wi-Fi enables people to basically recreate their own living room wherever they go, and you do not want your dealership to be an exception here. Don’t forget that many of your customers are stopping by your dealership in the course of their daily errands with their children in tow; if the kids can’t distract themselves with their usual online

Nobody loves waiting rooms; however, it’s a necessary evil and an important success factor in most service industries, including dealerships. A dealership can provide A+ technical and repair service, but if their waiting room earns an F, customers will remember their visits as merely average. Dealers can use the waiting room as an opportunity to soft-sell their customer-friendly business model and promote the dealership’s value. Here are four approaches to keep in mind: Send a message of attentiveness The impression of your waiting room can shape customers’ opinions of your business, early in their experience. You want them to understand that you’ve considered what their experience will be like. For this reason, it pays for you yourself to spend a little time in your waiting room, periodically. Is this a room you

would enjoy waiting in? Is it a comfortable temperature? Are restrooms close enough?

Sooth the senses Attention must be given to things like

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Local Dealer Group Turns up the Seasonal-Charity Dial 15

Here in the thick of the holiday sea- son, one local dealer group has been going above and beyond with their charitable spirit. Island Auto Group’s continuous mission to give back to its Staten Island community is driving a number of great initiatives this winter: Island hosted its annual Food Drive during the months of October and November. During this drive, food-collection boxes are set up throughout all of Island's nine showrooms. Island employees go hands-on by collecting and dis- tributing nonperishable items to families in need, through organiza- tions like the Salvation Army and forces with the NYPD to support Toys for Tots , collecting toys for local underprivileged children. Island brings a “Santa” to each location where they distribute toys to the children present, sometimes as many as 300 recipients in total. n n Our Lady of Good Counsel. Every December, Island joins Island is also participating in Subaru of America’s Share the Love event. With every vehicle leased or financed during the holi- day season, $250 is donated to a local charity. This year, Island Auto Group is supporting Richmond University Medical Center, through this initiative. Island’s year-round community work includes their support of Staten Island University Hospital, the 122nd Precinct Community Counsel, and many other organizations and chari- ties. For a closer look at the ways in which they are getting involved with the community, visit, islandauto- group.com/community-outreach . n

Island Auto Group’s “Street Team” is a group of volunteers that attend and support various charity events that Island hosts or sponsors. Street Team membership is open to the public. Giving is Contagious

GNYADA thanks all dealers who signed up to participate in this year's New York Cares Coat Drive, helping us set up a record 120+ drop-off locations in our region. This year's effort has been another massive success. When the drive concludes, we look forward to sharing our final donation tally with our members as well as with the media.

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EMPLOYMENT CORNER GNYADA’s Employment Corner is a free recruiting and job placement service that lists qualified candidates for positions at dealerships. If you have a position to fill, call 718.640.2012 .

2017 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

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Manhattan Central Islip Deer Park Far Rockaway Hempstead

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Kings Park

New Hyde Park (2) North Babylon

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) require automobile dealers to prominently display the 2017 Fuel Economy Guide wherever new cars are offered for sale. Dealers must offer a copy of the Guide to cus- tomers upon request, and dealership staff should be trained on this required provision. GNYADA's Field Service Reps will be providing copies of the Guide to dealers during their visits, and we will also be mailing them out as well. If your dealership will be requiring additional copies of the Guide, call the Association at 718.746.5900.

Northport Plainview

Port Jefferson Station

Rocky Point Sound Beach

Southold Uniondale

Wading River West Babylon

West Islip

Contact Us: Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association 18-10 Whitestone Expressway l Whitestone, NY, 11357 Dealer Hotline: 800.245.4640 l Headquarters: 718.746.5900 l email: assistance@gnyada.com DMV-DIRECT: 718.747.0400 GNYADA Insurance Brokerage, LLC: 718.746.8100 New York International Auto Show: 718.746.5300 Center for Automotive Education & Training: 718.640.2000

It can be downloaded at www.fueleconomy.gov .

The information contained in this newsletter may not be relied upon for the avoidance of tax penalties. Readers are urged to discuss any issues raised in this newsletter with their legal and tax professionals.

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