Pub. 5 2016-2017 Issue 2

6 San Diego Dealer Le t t e r f r om t he P r e s i den t NCDA STAFF Kevin Leap DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Scott Webb DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND OPERATIONS Diana Silva ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Lisa Berry RECEPTION, MEETING & FACILITY COORDINATOR Bob Heintz DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA SALES TRAINING ACADEMY ©2017NewCarDealersAssociation®SanDiegoCounty (NCDA) |ThenewsLINKGroup,LLC.All rights reserved.SanDiego Dealer ispublished four timeseachyearbyThenewsLINKGroup,LLC for theNCDAand is theofficialpublication for this association.The information contained in thispublication is intended toprovidegeneral information for reviewand consideration.The contentsdonot constitute legaladviceand shouldnotbe reliedonas such. Ifyouneed legaladviceor assistance, it is strongly recommended thatyou contactanattorneyas toyour specific circumstances.The statementsand opinionsexpressed in thispublicationare thoseof the individualauthorsanddonotnecessarily represent theviewsof the NCDA, itsboardofdirectors,or thepublisher.Likewise, theappearanceofadvertisementswithin thispublicationdoesnot constituteanendorsementor recommendationofanyproductor servicedadvertised.SanDiegoDealer isa collectivework andas such somearticlesare submittedbyauthors thatare independentof theNCDA.WhileSanDiegoDealerencourages afirstprintpolicy, in caseswhere this isnotpossible,everyefforthasbeenmade to complywithanyknown reprintguide- linesor restrictions.Contentmaynotbe reproducedor reprintedwithoutpriorwrittenpermission.For further information, please contact thepublisherat:855-747-4003. AD INDEX FERRUZZO & FERRUZZO .......................... PAGE 2 FERRUZZO.COM 949-608-6900 U-T SAN DIEGO ......................................... PAGE 3 UTSANDIEGO.COM 619-293-1474 PARKE GUPTILL & COMPANY, LLP ............ PAGE 5 PARKE-GUPTILL.COM 888-325-6492 BLUEBIRD AUTO RENTAL SYSTEMS ........PAGE 12 WWW.BARSNET.COM 800-304-5805 MOSS ADAMS, LLP ..................................... PAGE 8 MOSSADAMS.COM/DEALERSERVICES 858-627-1448 DEALERTRACK ............................................ PAGE 9 GO.DEALERTRACK.COM/CA 888-346-3087 CONSIDINE & CONSIDINE ........................ PAGE 12 CCCPA.COM 619-231-1977 LINCOLN FINANCIAL MEDIA ................... PAGE 12 LINCOLNFINANCIALMEDIA.COM/ 619-718-7152 JM&A GROUP ............................................. PAGE 13 JMAGROUP.COM 800-553-7146 MANHEIM COX AUTOMOTIVE ................. PAGE 16 MANHEIM.COM 909-376-3903 LSL .............................................................. PAGE 17 LSLCPAS.COM 951-304-2728 FISHER & PHILLIPS, LLP ........................... PAGE 22 LABORLAWYERS.COM 858-597-9600 DMVDESK .................................................. PAGE 23 DMVDESK.COM 1-877-368-3375 AVRS ...........................................................PAGE 28 AVRS.COM/NEXT 855-437-4400 RENEWABLE USA ..................................... PAGE 30 RENEWABLEUSA.COM 888-416-1415 BALBOA THRIFT AND LOAN .................... PAGE 31 BALBOATHRIFT.COM 800-428-0020 ROGERS, CLEM & COMPANY .................... PAGE 32 ROGERSCLEM.COM 626-858-5100 D ear Dealers: It’s hard to believe 2016 has come to an end. While most mindsets are focused on the holiday season, we at the New Car Dealers Association are focused on producing another world-class San Diego International Auto Show. We plan year-round for this event and come this time of year, we go into “show mode”. This year’s auto show, taking place December 29 - January 2 at the San Diego Convention Center, is shaping up to be one of our best yet. We have seen an increase in purchased exhibit space, confirmations of global exhibits, and are welcoming new sponsors to the show. We are confident this year’s event will do what it is intended to do, and that is stimulate sales into the New Year. I encourage you to come visit the show and see for yourself the premiere automotive event that is owned, produced and presented by the New Car Dealers Association. 2016 has proven to be a strong year for our Association.We have put an increased focus on improvingmember benefits, being the frontline resource for relevant industry issues, and are working on developing newprograms for 2017. We also continue to engage in legislative issues by traveling toWashington DC and Sacramento tomeet face-to-face with legislators so they are aware of the issues that affect our day-to-day business. I anticipate making more frequent trips in 2017 as we strive to be proactive in our legislation. Lastly, on behalf of myself and the staff of the New Car Dealers Association, we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous NewYear. Sincerely, Dean Mansfield Dean Mansfield President, New Car Dealers Association