Virginia Automobile Dealers Association

06/04/2026

Virginia dealers and operators aren't the only ones attending .

Sam D'Arc (COO, Zeigler Automotive Group) is coming all the way from Kalamazoo to learn, debate and engage with others who are invested in the future of the industry.

And, of course, to have a ton of fun.

Register now, and we'll see you June 22–25 in : https://vada.com/convention/

06/03/2026

After 15 years of learning about policy at the National Automobile Dealers Association, Lauren Bailey is turning that knowledge into actionable guidance.

At ComplyAuto, she turns complex rules into real-world workflows and helps teams stay compliant without slowing business down.

Watch her new interview ahead of her appearance at : https://vada.com/live/

06/02/2026

Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg is putting community impact in the driver’s seat through their Sheehy Has Heart Sales Event. By supporting the American Heart Association, they’re showing how Virginia dealers can turn everyday business into meaningful support for causes that strengthen and save lives. 💙🚗

During our Sheehy Has Heart Sales Event, which is happening now, every vehicle you purchase helps make a difference right here in our community. We’re proud to support the American Heart Association and their mission to fight heart disease and stroke—because giving back is at the core of everything we do.

Now’s the perfect time to find a vehicle you love, while supporting a cause that matters.

Stop in, shop with purpose, and help us continue to make an impact—one car, one customer, one heart at a time. ❤️

Shop Now: https://tinyurl.com/ynhrh9z7

06/02/2026

VADA is immensely proud to spotlight Warrenton Toyota for turning a community yard sale into a force for good, supporting Lexy’s Light Team and the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk. By rallying around su***de prevention awareness and mental health advocacy, they’re helping bring hope, connection, and support to those who need it most. ✨💙

💜 Shop for a cause with Warrenton Toyota! 💜
Join us for our Charity Yard Sale benefiting Lexy’s Light Team for the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk. Every item purchased helps support su***de prevention awareness and brings hope to those who need it most. 🌟
🛍️ Find great treasures
🤝 Support an amazing cause
💜 Help make a difference in our community
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Community Christian Fellowship | New Baltimore, VA
Together, we can help bring light to the darkness. We hope to see you there! ✨

06/02/2026

🐾💙 Kudos to Flow Toyota of Charlottesville for supporting the CASPCA and helping provide comfort and care for animals awaiting their forever homes.

06/02/2026

As Jim Roche (CEO @ WarrCloud) explains, warranty work is real money...if you know the rules.

On paper, a few dollars here or there don’t seem worth chasing. But when you multiply small missed reimbursements across hundreds of repair orders a month, the numbers get serious.

isn’t a back-office nuisance. It’s one of the largest receivables in the – and one of the most misunderstood.

Revisit Jim's interview ahead of his appearance at : https://vada.com/blog/2026/04/22/vl-s2-e12/

05/28/2026

is less than four weeks away – and President/CEO Don Hall wants to see you there.

With speakers from across the industry and an opportunity to celebrate America's 250th birthday a little early, it's an event your won't want to miss.

Register now: https://vada.com/convention/

Watch Don's full interview: https://vada.com/blog/2025/12/17/vl-s1-e47/

05/27/2026

Where is the industry getting it right – and where is it getting it wrong?

In his new interview, Sam D'Arc (Zeigler Automotive Group) doesn't sugarcoat it.

While the rise of brokers helps reduce friction, it also proves the measures customers are willing to take to not step foot in a – which should be a wake-up call.

And while service revenue is increasing, so is customer defection from dealerships.

The dealers who will win are asking the hard questions: How do we deliver value? How do we shorten the trade cycle without cutting corners? And how do we use technology to earn trust – not just close deals?

Catch Sam's full interview ahead of his appearance: https://vada.com/live/

05/22/2026

On the 250th anniversary of America — and Virginia's role in our nation's founding — we stop and honor those who made this country possible.

05/21/2026

AI should remove friction in the – not create it.

In a new interview, Dr. John Coles (ACV Auctions) shares a clear warning for dealers experimenting with AI: If it gets between you and the customer, you're doing it wrong.

The real value of AI isn't chatbots or novelty tools. It's behind the scenes: automating alerts, tightening inventory decisions and teeing up better human conversations.

Use AI to prepare your people, not replace them.

Catch the full discussion: https://vada.com/live/