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MEMBER ADVANTAGES | STRENGTHENING YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Professional

Quality Parts,
New Solutions for VIADA Service &

Members From Dealertrack Solutions

February 1, 2018, saw Dealertrack Reg- ers upon issue. This option provides a di-
istration and Title Solutions, a VIADA rect-to-consumer solution managed by
endorsed vendor, make some changes to Dealertrack that will eliminate the need to
their program offering. Last month, the manage inventory onsite at the dealership
Virginia DMV passed legislation that pass- – and offers an opportunity to further im- When it comes to our customers, we want
es responsibility for license plate and decal prove process efficiency, free up dealership to ensure you understand what our promise
inventory to third-party vendors. Dealer- resources for other tasks, and reduce asso- means to you: Professional quality parts, ser-
track responded by not only opening a new ciated costs. vice and solutions dedicated to your shop.
warehouse to handle plate/decal inventory
fulfillment, but also enhanced their Virgin- VIADA member dealers have respond- Delivering trusted national brands that meet
ia Reg & Title solution to include options ed positively to these Virginia Reg & Title or exceed OE standards, access to more than
that enable independent Virginia dealers to program updates, with dealers adapting 900,000 import and domestic products, first-
choose how plates quickly – including to-market parts investments to ensure we’re
and decals are de- several who have al- first with late-model coverage, and parts
livered to their cus- THE ROLLOUT OF THE NEW ready begun to take cross-sourcing capabilities among Advance
tomers. PLATE/DECAL INVENTORY advantage of the new Professional, Carquest, WORLDPAC and
FULFILLMENT PROGRAM HAS “Direct-to-Consum- Autopart International.
Dealers can choose BEEN A SMOOTH ONE, THANKS er” option. The roll- We offer fast and accurate delivery with the
to remain with their IN LARGE PART TO THE VIADA out of the new plate/ industry’s largest fleet, utilizing a national
existing “plate-on- decal inventory ful- standard parts catalog allows us to provide
demand” process MEMBER DEALERS WHO HAVE fillment program has faster service, and improved forecasting tools
– the same process BEEN WITH DEALERTRACK been a smooth one, to provide better inventory replenishment.
they have had since VIRGINIA REG & TITLE FOR thanks in large part
choosing Dealer- MANY YEARS. to the VIADA mem- Additionally, we offer leading solutions like,
track as their Reg & ber dealers who have Carquest Technical Institute, MOTOSHOP,
Title partner – and been with Dealer- and more to grow your business. Our indus-
continue to have bulk plate and decal ship- track Virginia Reg & Title for many years. try leading loyalty program, ProRewards, lets
ments sent directly to their dealerships, so you earn points on your everyday purchases,
that they have inventory on-hand. Dealers Dealertrack remains committed to being and Virtual Vehicle allows you to share import-
can then issue license plates to their cus- a registration and title partner – not just a ant information about suggested repairs. n
tomers at the point-of-sale, and create an “provider” – with the VIADA and member For more information, please contact Suzie
additional touch-point that can help ensure dealers, invested in the continued success Torrice at suzie.torrice@advance-auto.com.
an exceptional customer experience. and growth of dealers across the state, and
to delivering solutions that exceed expec-
Dealers who use “plate-on-demand” as tations. As your partner, Dealertrack will VIADA TESTIMONIAL
their primary fulfillment option can still continue to not only help drive awareness VIA FACEBOOK

choose to have key deals sent directly to of DMV changes, but also to help ensure “Membership only costs $325. My
their customer – providing an additional compliance with DMV registration and ti- rebate check from Advance
option that can help deliver a more person- tling rules and regulations. this QUARTER was $854. Do the
alized experience. math! Membership pays for itself!”
If you have questions or would like to have -Andrew Wiley, Consumers Auto Warehouse
Or, dealers can choose to have any license a partnership with Dealertrack Titling and
plates/stickers, regardless of whether they Registration, please contact us at (888) 895-
are specialty items, sent to their custom- 8910. n

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