Beginner’s Guide to Automotive Titling
April 25
A 3-hour interactive course that outlines titling from a Colorado dealer’s perspective. The course covers fundamental concepts of titling that can be applied to a variety of transactions.
$99 per person
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Pre-Licensing Class
Prepare Your Salespeople for the Mastery Exam
A state-mandated course for independent/wholesale dealers seeking to do business Colorado.
Every Wednesday
CIADA Office
Every Other Thursday
Western Slope/Montrose
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TRENDING: Court Vacates CARS Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans on Monday, January 27, 2025, ordered the FTC to vacate the CARS rule, finding the agency did not issue proper notice of the rule change.
We Are Improving Our Community Together
The Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity Fund is proud to have recently presented Access Gallery with a check for their “Fund a Need” fundraiser to help further their mission. Other recent contributions include funds to help ease the pain of Adam Nunez and his brother, who recently lost their mother, father and two younger sisters in a horrific car accident. We also closed out 2024 when Teshome Tesfaye, Dean Gunter and David Cardella visited our friend Scott Goodhue, a great auctioneer, at the hospital. Charity funds are helping to ease the pressure of his mounting hospital expenses. [Click to see more recipients!]
QUALITY DEALER AWARD
It’s also time to consider nominating yourself or a dealer you know for the 2025 Quality Dealer of the Year Award.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:
OCTOBER 17, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
If you’re interested in applying for a Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity Fund Scholarship, please download the criteria and application form.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
CIADA Events to Stay
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ALERT: Emissions Tampering
Random audits are being conducted by the state to educate dealers on emissions tampering. These articles detail what they are looking for and the amount of fines that can levied for not adhering to the law.
CO Catalytic Converter RegulationsBe a CIADA Industry Partner
Our website is proven to be a valuable resource for Colorado independent auto dealers and anyone looking to get into the business, as they provide access to guidelines, procedures and forms necessary to operate in Colorado. Each month hundreds of dealers utilize ciada.org to sign up for compliance courses, order forms, find out about upcoming events and more. (Get pricing here!)
Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Continues to Accept Automobile Dealer Registrations on Rolling Basis
The VXC program helps income-qualified Coloradans recycle and replace their old or high-emitting vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) by providing approved applicants with a discount on the upfront cost of an EV purchased or leased at an authorized automobile dealer. If you are interested in preregistering your automobile dealer for this program, click here.
Affordable, Customizable Health Coverage for CIADA Members!
The CIADA has worked tirelessly with Mark Harrington and his team to bring CIADA members a unique and affordable health insurance option. Many of the plans offer a $0 deductible and include free Teladoc and over 700 free drug prescriptions. Because of the success, the plan has expanded to 4 other state associations. We are happy to announce that there will be more unique plans offered to allow you to truly customize offerings. Whether you have 2 people or 100, we encourage you to look into this plan. All of the enrollment and leg work is managed by the program, so you do not need to worry about burdening yourself or your staff with health administration. We encourage members to sign up for a short, personal presentation to review the offerings.
SCHEDULE A REVIEW TODAYUpdated Odometer Discrepancies SOP
Per recent discussions at the County Touchpoint meetings and feedback via a Google survey, the Odometer Discrepancies SOP has been updated effective Nov. 14, 2023. Please follow this version going forward. Thank you for your input.