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Hello fellow dealers and members of the Georgia automotive
industry, advertising on our website and
in our digital publications!
I can’t believe January is over and we’re already into February. _________________
I’m starting to hear about some increases in retail action, and
on the same note, wholesale prices aren’t going crazy. All of ADVERTISER INDEX
this is encouraging news as we roll into spring.

There are a couple of big topics we need to address. First, CE 10 A.R.A. GPS Systems
is in the final quarter, and I’m hearing that many dealers still
haven’t completed the class. License renewal is right around 7 Ace Motor Acceptance Corp.
the corner, so please make sure to take the required class. 13 ADESA Atlanta
It is available either online or in person, however, time is
GIADA PRESIDENT running out. 3 AutoZone
Bart Barton 35 Carolina Auto Auction
Barton Used Cars Second, TAVT is apparently going to become an issue again
as the state is considering a change to the way it is calculated. 14 Charleston Auto Auction
They are considering no longer basing TAVT on FMV (Fair 40 Counselor Library
Market Value), but instead basing it on retail value. Look for emails and check our website,
www.GIADA.org, for updates and information. No matter what you call it, the change in 31 Dealership Capital Partners
the tax from FMV, to retail value, equals a massive tax increase on used vehicle sales. 16 Frazer Computing, Inc.

43 GIADA Legal Resources
Jumping ahead to summer, our annual convention is going to be held on the riverfront
at the Hyatt Regency Savannah on July 12-14. We are in the process of putting together a 39 GIADA Store
fantastic trade show.
IBC Manheim
This is without a doubt, the best way to see, try out, ask questions and compare all of the BC NextGear Capital
best products and services of all types in our industry. Personally, I would much rather see
and talk to these product specialists than read about them online. 45 NIADA CPO Program
17 Oakwood’s Arrow Auto
We have a very special speaker this year, and I am proud to inform you that noted author,
business executive, syndicated radio host and columnist, Georgia’s own, Herman Cain has Auction
accepted our invitation to speak at the GIADA 2018 Convention. We are thrilled to have 5 Peoples Financial
such an outstanding gentleman who understands what business is all about, joining us this
summer. I hope you are also excited. 48 Professional Mojo
33 Rawls Auto Auction
In closing, thank you for your membership. Please encourage everyone that has anything
to do with our industry to become members. Every year we face huge challenges, and 9 Reeves Insurance Associates, Inc.
every year we use all of our resources, including our dealers, our fantastic lobbyists and our 46 Ron E. Widener
own staff to stand up for our industry. Two things are clear, we must involve to solve and
we must stand together for our customer and our own livelihood. 11 Southeastern Auto Auction
37 TitleTec an AutoPoint Company
Let’s always aspire to stay #1! 41 vAuto
Bart Barton IFC Wayne Reaves

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