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A look back at the 2025 Policy Conference \u2013 Your voice in Washington, D.C.<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_text_inline_images][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”20px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” left_padding_phone=”14px” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”14px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”10″ row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay_2=”#F0F2F6″ advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” 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150 dealers and industry members converged in Washington, D.C., to strengthen the voice of the used vehicle industry during the NIADA Policy Conference.<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”7%” right_padding_desktop=”5%” text_align=”center” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” 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1. Dealers take to Capitol Hill<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Dealers and other industry members talked with Republican and Democratic members of Congressand their staffs on three important issues \u2013Right to Repair, catalytic converter theft prevention and reform of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The NIADA members explained their position on the issues and answered questions from the legislators and staff. NIADA members also left documents describing the association\u2019s position.\u201cAll of our meetings went great with all the Alabama representatives and[Senator]Tommy Tuberville,\u201d saidNathan Turner, the president of Turner Motor Company in Springville, Alabama, who was recently elected to the Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association board.\u201cWe got a lot of comments about, \u2018Let\u2019s get it done.\u2019 If you want to getsomething done, you have to get in there and work. I enjoy being a younger voice for the industry and look forward to serving.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”black” animate=”yes” custom_height=”45″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6488″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#9ebee7″ secondary_color=”#dcf0ff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” custom_font_size=”2vw” text_direction=”default”]\n

2. Harshbarger voices support for NIADA on REPAIR Act<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The PAC Dinner included an address from rising Republican representative Diana Harshbarger from Tennessee. Harshbarger, a pharmacist by trade, voiced support for NIADA on the REPAIR Act, which wouldempower consumers and promote competition in the automotive repair industry by safeguarding vehicle owners\u2019 access to essential repair and maintenance information, ensuring independent repair shops, parts manufacturers and aftermarket service providers can continue to offer affordable and high-quality services.\u201cIt\u2019s all about choice,\u201d Harshbarger said. \u201cI want to be able to do what I\u2019m going to do with my vehicle or I\u2019ll trade it in and get something that I can work on myself because that\u2019s what people want to do.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”black” animate=”yes” custom_height=”45″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6486″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#9ebee7″ secondary_color=”#dcf0ff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” custom_font_size=”2vw” text_direction=”default”]\n

3. Haridopolos, Hudson visit with dealers<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Representatives Mike Haridopolos (R-Florida) and Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina) joined NIADA members for lunch at the Library of Congress.Haridopolos visited Stepanek\u2019s Auto Sales and Service, in Vero Beach, Florida, in Augustand learned about many of the challenges facing independent dealers.\u201cYou provide opportunity for people that are not in the best situation,\u201d Haridopolos said.Hudson echoed Haridopolos\u2019 sentiment.\u201cIt\u2019s good to hear from people helping people,\u201d Hudson said. \u201cThe association of auto dealers having to come to Washington tells you there\u2019s an issue.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”black” animate=”yes” custom_height=”45″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6483″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#9ebee7″ secondary_color=”#dcf0ff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” custom_font_size=”2vw” text_direction=”default”]\n

4. Reception brings dealers, lawmakers together<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]After the meetings, NIADA members had one final chance to visit with several lawmakers who visited a reception in the House of Representatives\u2019 Budget Committee room in the Cannon Building on Capitol Hill. PassTime GPS sponsored the event.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”black” animate=”yes” custom_height=”45″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6490″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#9ebee7″ secondary_color=”#dcf0ff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” custom_font_size=”2vw” text_direction=”default”]\n

5. Region 2 wins PAC Cup<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Led by the efforts on social media by Jack Carter of Turn & Burn Motors, Region 2 collected $24,155 for the PAC during the NIADA Policy Conference. Region 2 edged out reining PAC Cup champion Region 3 by $580.\u201cUltimately, we want to raise money to help do the right thing,\u201d Carter said. \u201cWe want to get the legislature to support right to repair and other issues.\u201d Collectively, dealers and industry members raised $104,225 for the NIADA PAC to strengthen the voice ofthe used vehicle industry in Washington, D.C.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”black” animate=”yes” custom_height=”45″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6485″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ column_padding_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#9ebee7″ secondary_color=”#dcf0ff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” custom_font_size=”2vw” text_direction=”default”]\n

6. Panels, FTC update start conference<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The NIADA Policy Conference started with a pair of panel discussions and an update from the Federal Trade Commission.Helen Clark, Assistant Director in the Division of Financial Practices at the FTC, provided an update on the agency\u2019s enforcement in the auto industry, which primarily focused on unwanted add-ons, bait-and-switch tactics and deceptive advertising. \u201cWe appreciate honest dealers because we are consumers ourselves,\u201d Clark said.NIADA Director of Government Relations and Compliance Patrick O\u2019Brien moderated an industry panel featuring Carter Salwin, Senior Manager of Government Affairs for MEMA, the Vehicles Suppliers Association, Ann Harter, Vice President of Congressional Affairs for the American Financial Services Association and Max Cole, Director of Communications for the National Auto Auction Association. The panel discussed the regulatory impacts to the used vehicle industry, including the CFPB, e-titling and tariffs.A second panel led by NIADA Director of Strategic Initiatives Danny Langfield featuredColorado IADA CEO David Cardella, Mississippi IADA Executive Director Dianne Dunlap, Southern New England IADA Executive Director Lou Tedeschi, Texas IADA Director of Regulatory Affairs Earl Cooke and Carolinas IADA Executive Director Marty Coates. The panel discussed their challenges and successes of working with state lawmakers and agencies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#eaeaea” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h5″ style=”hinge-drop” color=”Accent-Color” text=”Making an impact”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

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