Fraud attempts and identity theft related to car buying, leases and loans are a significant problem for auto dealers and lenders. The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2023 tracked more than…
3 Ways to Safeguard Your Dealership in a Consumer-Driven Market
3 Ways to Safeguard Your Dealership in a Consumer-Driven Market After a few roller-coaster years, consumers are still interested in buying cars and car inventories have continued to stabilize to meet their needs. Still,…
Compliance Trends for Dealerships
Disclaimer: This is not meant as legal advice, and we do not purport to provide any legal or regulatory analysis. Consult with your attorney for any legal, regulatory, or compliance questions you may have.…
The Critical Role of Adverse Action Notices in F&I Compliance for Car Dealerships
Ensuring legal compliance in every aspect of your car dealership operations is crucial. Among the many regulatory requirements, issuing Adverse Action Notices is particularly vital. This isn’t just a legal necessity but a cornerstone…
6 Questions to Guide Privacy Notice Compliance for Dealerships
Your dealership’s privacy notice isn’t just paperwork – it’s a critical component of your compliance strategy. Federal and state regulations require these notices to cover various aspects of how your dealership handles and stores…
The Financial Impact of Non-Compliance
There’s a reason that compliance looms large for auto dealers – and it has everything to do with the bottom line. Failing to establish and follow consistent compliance practices can cost a dealership in…
Data Safeguards & Identity Theft Protection: F&I Compliance Tip
Identity theft and data breaches continue to be a serious and ongoing issue for consumers and businesses. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, about 9% of U.S. residents age 16 or…
7 Features Your Compliance Software Should Have
With the constant threat of audits, fines and lawsuits, every dealership must take compliance seriously. Fortunately, there are cost savings to be found in integrating finance and sales flow compliance functions. Here are seven…
Don’t Play “Hot Potato” With Adverse Action Notices
As much as your dealership would like to be able to sell to every customer, sometimes it doesn’t work out. Maybe a customer was credit-challenged, so you decided not to send their application to…
F&I Compliance Tip: Red Flags Rule
Designed to prevent your dealership from becoming a victim of identity fraud, the “Red Flags Rule” requires your dealership to develop and implement a program to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft.
3 Things to Know About Risk-Based Pricing Notices
Many of your dealership’s compliance responsibilities are designed to inform and protect consumers as they make financial decisions. That is definitely the case for the Federal Trade Commission’s Risk-Based Pricing Rule of the Fair…
The 5 Ws of Privacy Notice Compliance for Dealerships
Your dealership’s privacy notice may seem like just another piece of paperwork, but it’s a vital part of your compliance plan. The federal and state consumer protection regulations that require privacy notices address a…
