TIADA's Offerings
(see our Calendar of Events for complete listings)
Pre-Licensing Dealer Education
TIADA believes that preparation is the key to success in the car business. That's why we have developed a comprehensive 8-hour class designed to properly prepare those interested in becoming independent car dealers in Texas. As veteran dealers know, the used car business is one of the most highly regulated industries in the state. New dealers need to be aware of the many compliance requirements they will be facing BEFORE they open their doors to the public. Contact the state office at 800.442.5944 to learn more about Pre-Licensing Dealer Education.
The Texas Dealer Academy Series
No one knows compliance like TIADA. We offer various seminars throughout the year, both instructor-led classes and webinars, meant to keep you up to date on the latest compliance issues and regulatory changes.
Texas Dealer Academy offerings for 2010 include:
How to Avoid Costly Audits and Fines
This six hour seminar will teach you how to avoid the most dangerous pitfalls that land dealers in hot water with the state agencies. Discover the most common violations that result in fines, and learn how to prevent an investigation in the first place. Red Flags Rules will be covered along with many other hot industry issues. This is the practical side of compliance from the association that understands you have a business to run - and you want to run it right. Check the Calendar of Events for specific dates and locations.
Tax Strategies for Independent Dealers
This four hour seminar will aid dealers in developing a tax planning strategy to address many of the year's tax issues as well as help position your dealership to adapt to the changes in the industry. Developing a plan will help you operate your business with financial efficiency and ensure you are prepared for both the challenges and opportunities of the new year. Check the Calendar of Events for specific dates and locations.
Certfied Master Dealer
TIADA members are eligible to participate in the Certified Master Dealer program offered by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. This program has become the core of NIADA’s used motor vehicle dealer training program. Upon completion of this program, participants can look forward to using new knowledge that will sharpen their business skills and to receiving increased respect from business associates, customers and peers. Each of these topics is presented as an instructional module in a very, relaxed interactive learning environment. An assessment is administered at the end of each module to determine the participant’s mastery of the information presented. A passing score must be obtained in order to receive credit for that module.
Northwood University in Midland, Michigan developed the CMD course in collaboration with NIADA and awards 4 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) upon successful completion of the course. Check the Calendar of Events for specific dates and locations.
Other Education Providers
TxDMV's Dealer Training Seminars
TxDMV has developed free training seminars for dealers to educate the licensee body about the rules and regulations that govern their business. Each day-long seminar includes topics on the laws of advertising, selling and financing motor vehicles. If you are involved with the laws that govern the motor vehicle industry, you are encouraged to attend. Check the Calendar of Events for specific dates and locations.