Maine Independent Motor Vehicle Association

11/11/2023

Let us all take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Their devotion deserves our deepest gratitude and respect, not just today, but every day. 🇺🇸

10/19/2023

Heads up Title Clerks! 📣 Per the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, effective October 25, 2023, vehicles that are 26 model years and older will be exempt from the requirement for a certificate of title.

To help customers adapt to this change in law and procedure, the Bureau will continue to process applications for model years 1995, 1996, and 1997 from October 25, 2023 to December 31, 2023. However, title applications for model years 1998 and older will no longer be processed by the Bureau after that time.

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Effective October 25, 2023, vehicles 26 model years and older will be exempt from the requirement for a certificate of title. Learn more about this new law and its impact on vehicle owners in Maine.

08/28/2023

Last week, MIMVA had an engaging meeting with the Maine BMV's Titling division to discuss an upcoming transition to electronic lien titling that will impact our membership.
The BMV is instituting these changes as part of its Electronic Lien Titling Program (ELT) which will go live in January 2024. ELT will allow lenders to exchange title and lien information electronically. Your dealership will continue to submit all title applications and supporting documents on paper. 📝

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The Electronic Lien Titling Program (ELT) will go live in Jan. 2024. and allow for participating lenders to exchange title and lien info electronically.

04/07/2023

With rising energy prices, has your business locked in energy supply agreements? Now is a good time to consider reviewing supply options as regional and national energy prices are elevated. We are glad to offer this free webinar to help educate folks on what options are available to them.
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04/05/2023

Do you know what to do when someone goes into cardiac arrest? Do you start performing CPR or do you get an AED first? You never know when you will find yourself as a bystander, but knowing what to do in that scenario can help save a life.

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03/31/2023

Risk management starts with each and every new hire that you recruit. That’s because national studies have found that 30 to 40 percent of injured workers have been on the job for less than a year. Obviously, then, it is critical that employers take the time to hire the right person for the job and take the time to train and educate new employees.

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We all manage the risks we face every hour of every day. We manage health risks by eating right, exercising, and keeping up with annual physicals.

03/28/2023

Ladders are a common tool used in a variety of everyday tasks, but using them properly is essential for avoiding accidents. Check out our recent article for some helpful tips:

Ladders are a common tool used in a variety of everyday tasks, but using them properly is essential for avoiding accidents.

03/08/2023

When cold weather sets in, Service Departments close their garage doors. This has an immediate impact on the air quality in the shop, which can lead to service technician complaints centered on inadequate shop ventilation.
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When cold weather sets in, Service Departments close their garage doors. This has an immediate impact on the air quality in the shop, ...

02/23/2023

Checklists are a simple, yet effective way to make sure you're staying on track. Use our Winter Weather Safety checklist to keep you and your staff safe this upcoming storm. More on safety & workers' comp.: https://hubs.ly/Q01DhzQZ0

02/21/2023

Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified previously owned electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a previously owned clean vehicle tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25E.
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Beginning 1/1/23, if you buy a qualified previously owned electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less...

02/18/2023

Recently, we had such a great time at the Central Maine Auction Center! We met some new friends and even handed out some prizes. Congrats to B&K Auto who won a Dewalt jump pack and Cam Auto & Parts LLC who won a MIMVA gift package of Maine Buyers Guides from LotDrop Dealership Supplies. We'll be back soon!

02/15/2023

MIMVA was at the auction today! Harpswell Auto Sales won a MIMVA gift package of Maine Buyers Guides from LotDrop Dealership Supplies and a hat at the Central Maine Auction Center! Another lucky winner won a Dewalt jump pack! Congratulations!