Of course, non-TIADA members who call us with varied questions regarding their operations are not particularly concerned with TIADA’s political benefits – they are looking for concrete answers – which brings me to the meat of TIADA’s value to the industry on a day-to-day basis.  Near the top of the list of inquiries involve compliance situations.   Whether questions involve taxes, insurance, title, OCCC, repossession and – most recently- COVID 19 effects on your business, there is a Compliance Team Member available to listen, to share facts and discuss your concerns.  Right now – today – there is up-to-date information on TIADA’s COVID 19 Resource Page.

Education is huge among the benefits available via TIADA.  If you are a new dealer, there are classes on How to Become a Dealer.  As TIADA members, dealers enjoy substantial discounts on statewide Education Seminars.  New members may qualify for up to a 50% discount on an education class of their choice as part of the enrollment package.  Seminars are a primary part of the annual TIADA Conference and Expo; the upcoming one is currently scheduled for mid-August in San Antonio. 

We can’t leave the topic without mentioning the auction savings on-tap every day for TIADA members .. in fact, over $7,000 in savings at over 45 auctions statewide.   The discounts can range anywhere from $75 to $250 off the buy/sell fees and, when taken into consideration in evaluating annual TIADA dues, they virtually eliminate the cost of membership.

Now, we come to one of my favorite membership highlights – Texas Dealer magazine.  This monthly publication includes articles pertinent to every dealer’s operation, as well as auction directories and pages of helpful information designed for Texas Independent Auto Dealers.  I look forward to the Texas Dealer so I’m informed as to what my dealer clients are talking about and/or need to know.