Pub. 13 2014-2015 Issue 2

N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S 15 new jersey auto retailer W W W . N J C A R . O R G The Coalition also utilizes the NJ CAR Academy, which was created to offer members formal seminars, webinars and other training opportunities. alerts to provide detailed, up-to-date information, and on oc- casion NJ CAR will hold meetings at locations across the State to update dealer principals and senior management in person. The Coalition also utilizes the NJ CAR Academy, which was created to offer members formal seminars, webinars and other training opportunities. NJ CAR’s members can access information through print publications such as the Legal and Regulatory Compliance Series, or through the NJ CAR Website (www.njcar.org ), which contains an extensive archive of NJ CAR NewsLetters, reference materials, and links to reliable government and other resources. But no amount of training or reference material can prepare dealership management and staff for every issue they may face. Tricky or unusual situations constantly arise, raising critical questions, and when they do, NJ CAR’s Legal and Regulatory Compliance staff is available to answer questions and provide authoritative advice and assistance. In fact, the more training and knowledge your employees have, the more likely they will know when they have gotten in over their head and it’s time to turn to the experts for assistance instead of winging it. Although NJ CAR isn’t a law firm, there are several attorneys among the senior staff who, along with their colleagues, have amassed decades of experience dealing with dealership-related issues. The Coalition’s staff carry a rare wealth of institutional knowledge regarding all aspects of government regulation of the retail automotive industry. NJ CAR’s staff handle dozens of enquiries and requests each day, assisting members with motor vehicle questions, dealer licensing issues, and a broad array of compliance topics, including questions about the sales and use tax, wage and hour, privacy and information security regulations, consumer fraud, advertising, and many more top- ics. Following is just a sampling of the questions fielded by NJ CAR in a single day: • If a vehicle is involved in an accident which results in it going into a body of water, is this the same as “f lood” damage, and who is responsible for putting a f lood brand on the title? • Does the New Jersey Domestic Security Fee apply to service loaners provided under a manufacturer program which reimburses the dealership for each “loan” of the vehicle? • What are the requirements for the “farm vehicle” exemp- tion from the New Jersey Sales Tax? • Is a dealership required to disclose prior use of the vehicle as a service loaner to a purchaser of the vehicle? • Does New Jersey Sales Tax apply when a vehicle is pur- chased by a member of the military who is stationed in New Jersey, but plans to title and register the vehicle in their home state? The answers to these, and dozens of other questions, can have significant consequences. Taking just a few minutes to make a brief call or send an email can save a dealership hundreds or even thousands of dollars . When in doubt, NJ CAR members should never hesitate to pick up the phone and call for assistance and information. There is no charge and no limit for NJ CAR members. Patrick Cox can be reached at 609.883.5056, x350 or pcox@njcar.org .