AADA is investigating the possibility of mounting a High Court challenge against the Victorian Government’s planned increase of stamp duty that will effectively act as a further Luxury Car Tax. AADA is consulting with legal experts to determine whether states…
The world of bailment agreements, floor plan facilities, consignment sales, personal property securities legislation, the tort of conversion and transfer of title is a legal and financial maze that all of the participants, namely bailment/floor plan financier, Dealer, consumer and…
Like other consumers, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), vehicle purchasers have a consumer guarantee that their vehicle is fit for purpose, acceptable in appearance and finish, free from defects, safe and durable. Consumers whose vehicles have major faults and are…
AADA is pleased to announce the appointment of James Voortman as the Australian Automotive Dealer Association’s new Chief Executive Officer, commencing his responsibilities on 1 July 2019. Mr Voortman has extensive policy and automotive advocacy experience and has worked as…
The months that followed the AADA Convention in September 2018, leading up to the May 2019 Federal Election, saw many significant developments in policy-making for the Australian retail new motor vehicle industry. As a result of the Coalition Government’s recent…
There is a misconception amongst some Dealers that Luxury Car Tax (LCT) is not payable in relation to sales of cars that have been traded in. Whilst the circumstances in which a Dealer is required to account for LCT on…
Employees continue to be the single largest expense in a dealership business and there is no doubt the effectiveness of your people is the difference between outstanding and average results, which is more pertinent in challenging trading conditions. Understanding the…
Bookings are open now for the 2020 AADA Study Tour to the NADA Show in Las Vegas. The AADA Study Tour is a premium tour package featuring not just one of the world’s largest business conventions but a massive Expo,…
The second annual FICO survey on automotive financing has revealed that 35 percent of Australian consumers plan to find their next auto loan at a dealer, up by 14 percent from last year. Another 35 percent plan to look online…
John Crennan throws TCR Managing Director, Matt Braid, 21 questions a few days prior to being handed the keys to a new door in Australian motor sport. JC: Where are the global headquarters of TCR (Touring Car Racing)? MB: The…