18
Nov
A New Year is Upon Us
GIADA President Hudson Biondo, MasterCars Auto Sales Hello and Happy Holidays!!! Wow, did I just say that? Yes, the holidays are just around the corner and, with that, a new year is upon us. Our industry is going through a lot of hurdles, including a shortage of inventory, difficulty getting replacement parts, and hiring has... Read More
18
Nov
Nov/Dec Message from the Executive Director
Continuing Education is in full swing! Our Continuing Education classes are going strong! Already, we have held classes in Atlanta, Dalton and the first online webinar. Please don’t forget to register today for a class in your area! Membership with GIADA remains strong at around 3000 dealers and vendors. We really appreciate all our members... Read More
12
Aug
HB 207 changes for parts and salvage dealers
Policy Bulletin MVD-2021-04 NOTICE TO SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS, PARTS DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS House Bill 207 (2021) requires secondary metals recyclers, used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors (Salvage Dealers) to report certain title cancellation information and National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) information to the Department of Revenue (Department). The... Read More
12
Aug
HB 207 Dealer Registration Electronically notice
NOTICE TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS House Bill 207 makes it mandatory for motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers and distributors registering with the Department to register electronically. When electronic registration becomes available on September 1, 2021, then all initial and renewal registrations must be made through DRIVES e-Services. Most dealers of motor vehicles, trailers... Read More
29
Jun
Washington Update | NIADA Government Report (June)
By Brett Scott NIADA is your voice in Washington D.C., advocating for independent dealers, the used vehicle industry and small business. Here’s a look at the latest news and NIADA efforts regarding legislative, regulatory, PAC and grass roots activities. LEGISLATIVE Infrastructure: After negotiations between the Administration and Senate Republicans over President Biden’s multitrillion-dollar infrastructure plan... Read More
23
Apr
GEORGIA ELT UPDATE: T21, Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) Table
ATTENTION: On Wednesday, April 28th, TitleTec will be updating the T21, Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) table. This update will bring the list of financial institutions current in the TitleTec system. Additionally, with this update, the ELT table will be systematically updated nightly to reflect changes in ELT lienholder IDs, as well as primary and... Read More
01
Apr
DOR Bulletin: Emissions Test Waiver for Motor Vehicle Registrations
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ALL COUNTY TAG OFFICES Emissions Test Waiver for Motor Vehicle Registrations What is the purpose of this notice? Due to a system outage with Georgia’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program, Georgia motorists are currently unable to obtain vehicle emissions tests. As such, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has... Read More
12
Jan
Motor Vehicle Services will be unavailable January 13-18, 2021.
The DOR/DRIVES upgrade & shutdown will begin Tuesday, 1/12/2021 at 7pm until Tuesday 1/19/2021 at 8am. ~ TOP only deals CAN BE created ~Deals will not be able to be pended or finalized ~ELT titles cannot be requested ~Metal tags and titles will not be issued ~TAVT estimator will be unavailable Once the system is back online,... Read More
05
Jan
TitleTec Offers Webinars for the Upcoming DOR/DDS Upgrade
Attention All Dealers: IMPORTANT GA DOR DRIVES UPDATE The Georgia Department of Revenue (GA DOR) Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will be upgrading the Georgia Drives system to incorporate the Licensing Division. TitleTec has been working for several months with the MVD in order to prepare for this change so that this upgrade will have... Read More
05
Jan
DRIVES Scheduled Implementation Closings DOS DOR
Due to a major system upgrade, all motor vehicle services will be unavailable January 13-18. NO vehicle registration or titling services available in offices. NO online services or kiosk available. DOR DRIVES upgrade and shutdown will begin Tuesday, 1/11/21, at 7pm and will be back online Tuesday, 1/19/21, at 8am. During this shutdown period please... Read More
