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February 1, 2022KPA

FTC Bans Marketing Company from Automotive Industry for Misleading Ads

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement that Traffic Jam Events, Inc. and its owner, David J. Jeansonne, II, are banned from the...

February 1, 2022KPA

FTC Bans Marketing Company from Automotive ...

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement that Traffic Jam Events, Inc. and its owner, David J. Jeansonne, II, are banned from the...

January 10, 2022KPA

FTC Pays Attention to Dealership Advertising—Do You?

A new advertising campaign can be a great way to drum up business for your auto dealership. If you’re not careful, though, it can be an even better way to get...

January 3, 2022Caitlin Carlson

5 Ways Going Digital Can Lighten the Load

Bye-bye spreadsheets and paper checklists. So many organizations embraced this sentiment, and it’s great news for them! Digital safety management solutions can...

October 27, 2021KPA

Can You Recognize the Signs of Money Laundering?

Cars (and quite often used cars) have often been juicy targets for criminals to use as a quick and easy way to launder dirty money. If your team isn’t aware of...

October 18, 2021KPA

Are You in Compliance with OSHA and EPA ...

I often walk into a dealership that I have never visited before and ask if they think they are in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and if their...

August 25, 2021KPA

Auto Lift Safety – Three Keys to Keeping Your ...

If you have any type of lifting device that lifts automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, etc. – you have specific compliance items you’ll need to complete in...

August 16, 2021KPA

How a DEI Program Benefits Culture & the Bottom ...

An eye-opening penalty’s always a great way to catch people’s attention. Here’s one that will catch any GM’s breath… Illegal discrimination may have lined the...

August 10, 2021KPA

EVs Are the Future. But What are the Safety Risks?

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a huge opportunity for the future, with millions of vehicles hitting the road every year. Industry experts project the...

July 21, 2021KPA

F&I Compliance: Your Guide to Buyers Guides

In some ways, trying to find a non-compliant Buyers Guide at a dealership is like shooting fish in a barrel. They are so easy to come across that I have heard...

May 29, 2021KPA

Form 8300: When Should I Report Suspicious ...

As a dealer, you need to know that a cash transaction of $10,000 and higher should be considered suspicious. The government certainly does. The IRS Form 8300...

May 10, 2021KPA

The Pros and Cons of Filming F&I Transactions

Ryan Daly, KPA’s F&I District Manager for the East Central Region, spoke with Automotive News about the debate when it comes to filming transactions in the F&I...

March 22, 2021KPA

Is That Customer on the “Naughty” List? Check ...

OFAC lists companies from targeted countries, involved with terrorism or narcotics trafficking. Are your customers on the naughty list? Who: The Office of...

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