GNYADA March 2018 Newsletter Including Special Auto Show Edition

2 In Memoriam: Marvin Suskin

“The amount indicated on this sales contract or lease agreement for registration and title fees is an estimate. In some instances, it may exceed the actual fee due the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. The dealer will automatically, and within sixty days of securing such registration and title, refund any amount overpaid for such fees.” GNYADA suggests checking your contracts and lease agreements for this disclosure statement. GNYADA further urges dealers to have a proc- again selling DeSotos and Plymouths. In 1960, the dealership changed to Chrysler – Plymouth, and the business arrangement continued for a decade until Jack retired. In 1975, Marvin established Scarsdale Ford. He took on Robert Knapp as a partner in 2000 and they continued Scarsdale Ford’s commitment to Throughout his career, Marvin won a host of Ford Motor Co. excellence awards in customer service and sales. He was a recipient of the 1986 Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year Award , the UJA Man of the Year in the Automobile Industry , the 1995 recipient of the Boy Scouts of America’s Good Scout Award and twice appointed to chair the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (1985-86 and 2003-04). A GNYADA member since 1970 and board member for more than 30 years, Marvin was responsible for making providing quality service and excellent customer service.

If your dealership obtains registr- ations and titles for buyers, you can either calculate actual charges or estimate the total amount due. According to New York State law, if a registration overcharge is based on an estimate, the dealer must refund any overcharge within 60 days of securing the registration and title. In addition, if your dealership estimates this fee, you must include the following wording in the sales contract, lease or a separate document initialed by the customer: We are deeply saddened by the passing of Marvin Suskin. Marvin, 90, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2018, with his beloved family by his side. For more than 70 years, Marvin brought great vision, vitality, and leadership to the retail automotive industry. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Marvin grew up in the automobile business. After graduating from Erasmus Hall High School and serving a stint with the Merchant Marines in World War II, he joined the service department of his father Jack's dealership, Long Island Motors of Woodside, Queens, in March 1946. Over the next eight years at the DeSoto-Plymouth franchise, Marvin also worked in the parts department and as service manager before becoming sales manager for fleets. In 1954, Jack sold the dealership but a year later father and son became part- ners in Dale Motors of Freeport, NY,

dramatic improvements to the industry. He was instrumental in creating and developing many GNYADA programs and committees, including the Government Relations Committee which he chaired for more than 10 years. Marvin also contributed to a wide range of initiatives and services, including lobbying on behalf of franchised new car dealers, supporting a strong political action committee, increasing consumer awareness, advocating to government and community groups, and promoting special events such as the New York International Automobile Show. Marvin is survived by Jayne, his loving wife of 39 years, his daughters Robin (George) and Melanie (Al), and his grandson Erik.

edure in place to ensure overpay- ments are refunded within 60 days. 3 DMV Requires Refund of Registration Overcharges

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