Guess what time it is?
It’s time for your state mandated continuing education class to renew your independent dealers license!
I truly hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. It’s that time of year to start cleaning up your offices and car lots. Take down all your decorations and make sure all your paper work is in order. Last year we sent out several emails about some changes taking place with the requirements from the Used Car Board. One very important one is that the inspector will be going through deal jackets more thoroughly to make sure absolutely no paper work is missing. If you have something missing, you will be fined. To avoid steep fines, go back over all the paperwork in each deal jacket and double check!
If you recall, the Used Car Board extended the renewal date of all dealer licenses to September 30, 2024.
This change has been confusing for some. All used motor vehicle dealers should have extended their bond, as well. Because of the change, the continuing education classes will officially start in January. The first in-person class will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The online classes will begin at the end of January. During the renewal period, there will be 9 in-person classes in cities near you. They include Atlanta, Dalton, Tifton, Macon, Savannah, Athens, Augusta and Stone Mountain (during our annual convention). All the dates, times and locations are on our website at giada.org and on the back cover of this issue.
After you attend a CE class, please do not forget to renew your license and bond by September 30, 2024. During every renewal period, we have hundreds of dealers who forget to renew their license. When this happens, dealers have to shut down and wait on a reinstatement, which is a whole new license application – basically starting all over again. As a current GIADA member, come by or call us and we can renew the license for you. It’s just one of the many benefits we offer our members.
As always, we appreciate all of our members and your continued support. We have started an important legislative session this January and we need the support and strength that your membership brings to GIADA. If you have not renewed this year, please don’t put it off. I know the cost of everything has become extremely expensive and money is tight for many, but maintaining your membership is important to your business! Let’s stay GIADA STRONG!
Again, if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call or email the office, we are here to assist you in any way we can!
Sincerely,
Amy Bennett
Executive Director, GIADA
