Motorcycle Industry Update
HB 3861: Enhancing Efficiency in Title Applications for Dealers
The Texas House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 3861 (HB 3861), which is now awaiting approval in the Senate. If this bill passes, it will mandate the use of webDEALER, an online platform, for processing most title applications by dealers. The introduction of webDEALER aims to streamline the paperwork process at local tax offices,…
Read MoreWhat Does A Reasonable Information Security Program Look Like? June 2023 Deadline Is Looming.
Section 314.4 of the Safeguards Rule identifies nine elements that your company’s information security program must include. Let’s take those elements step by step. a. Designate a Qualified Individual to implement and supervise your company’s information security program. The Qualified Individual can be an employee of your company or can work for an affiliate or service provider. The person doesn’t need…
Read MoreIt’s Time To Sunset Surcharges.
NPDA Position Statement, featuring Lead Author & Board Member Mark J. Sheffield It’s time to sunset surcharges. During COVID, freight surcharges in the Powersports industry moved forward with lightning speed. First it was on vehicles, then parts, and then on everything. While these costs may have had some legitimacy during the height of the pandemic,…
Read MoreTxDMV Announces Redesign of Temporary Tags to Prevent Fraud
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Texas Temporary Tag Administration: Since the end of the 87th Legislative Session, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has taken action to curtail and prevent the fraudulent production of, access to, and use of temporary tags and timed permits. Implementation of House Bill 3927 allowed the department to…
Read MoreProtect Your Ride! Motorcycle Thefts are on the Rise for Second Year in a Row.
Motorcycle thefts are up 26%, according to a new NICB report. DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — It might be a beautiful summer day for a ride, but motorcycle owners should know there is a higher chance of theft as they hit the road. Motorcycles have been increasingly targeted for theft, according to the newly…
Read MoreAlert: New Scam Tactic
A new scam to be aware of from the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association… FROM: Doug Smith, President The scenario is this: A customer, who has a vehicle in a Missouri Dealer’s body shop, is contacted by a third party claiming to work for the dealer. The customer is told the vehicle repair is near completion,…
Read MoreManufacturer Direct: How will that impact our industry? by Mark Sheffield
Over the last couple of years, I’ve had many discussions with dealers who are concerned that the OEMs are going to start selling products directly to consumers. As many powersports and RV dealers fall under motor vehicle franchise laws that prohibit direct sales, new legislation will need to be passed in some states to enable…
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