E-NEWSLETTER

By Michael A. Benoit

Can the FTC balance what consumer advocates want and what industry reps say is needed? The magazine’s legal wiz says that time will tell.

Tags: Dodd-Frank Act, FEDERAL REGULATION, Federal Trade Commission, Michael Benoit

By Michael A. Benoit

F&I’s legal wiz serves up a nice reminder of two federal rules coming down the pike in January. Are you ready?

Tags: Compliance, DEALERTRACK, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, FEDERAL REGULATION, Federal Trade Commission, RouteOne

By Gregory Arroyo

Three compliance experts attempt to map out a dealer’s best-chance deal. In the end, all roads lead back to compliance.

Tags: Compliance, FEDERAL REGULATION, Federal Trade Commission, Truth in Lending Act

By Terrence O'Loughlin and Justina Ly

As state and federal regulators increase their vigilance of finance transactions, dealers will need to be on high alert when it comes to their F&I processes. Former compliance regulator addresses F&I's brave new world of compliance.

Tags: Compliance, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, FEDERAL REGULATION, Federal Trade Commission, federal usury cap, spot delivery, used vehicles

By Ron Martin

Government oversight can be a good thing for an educated sales and F&I operation. The key to survival during this period is to remain aggressive.

Tags: Buyer's Bill of Rights, FEDERAL REGULATION

By Fred Fordin

Although dealers still have many questions about the requirements of the Patriot Act, the government will not consider ignorance as a viable defense. Compliance must be a top priority in all dealerships.

Tags: FEDERAL REGULATION, LEGAL, PATRIOT ACT