By The New Car Dealers Association of San Diego County
By definition, associations consist of people or businesses that share common problems, needs and goals. They work together to find solutions, meet those needs, and provide valuable resources to enhance members’ success. From time to time, we hear from dealers that they were unaware of some valuable resources available to them as an NCDA member. As such, we thought we’d dedicate an issue of San Diego Dealer Magazine to highlight the breadth of valuable benefits available to dealers so that they can take advantage of all of them.
MEMBERSHIP IN CNCDA & NADA
By paying for memberships in the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the California New Car Dealers (CNCDA), the NCDA provides its dealer members with access to critical industry information, regulatory assistance, and training programs and legislative representation at the state and national level. Additionally, it provides opportunities for dealer members to participate in annual events such as NADA’s Annual Convention & Expo and Washington, DC Legislative Conference and CNCDA’s Dealer Day. From a financial perspective, dealers save 50% annually by joining the NCDA and receiving free membership in the CNCDA and NADA compared to paying for CNCDA and NADA memberships alone.
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
Three valued partner companies provide free legal and compliance consultations over the phone to NCDA dealers. If you have a quick question for Fisher Phillips LLP, Scali Rasmussen and Celly Services, Inc. that can be answered during a single phone call, then the call is free.
MANAGEMENT/DEALER TRAINING
The NCDA hosts a variety of important training seminars for dealers throughout the year. Whether it’s learning about new laws, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, or finding new ways to improve employee relations, members learn from NCDA partners and industry experts.
CALIFORNIA SALES TRAINING ACADEMY
The NCDA’s California Sales Training Academy has been graduating top-performing salespeople for nearly 30 years. Not only do CSTA partners have access to new sales recruits enrolled by NCDA outreach, but they also have the opportunity to send new hires to be trained.
LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION
The NCDA continuously monitors local, state and national legislation and regulatory activities which may impact new car dealers and their operations. Regular visits are made to Sacramento to discuss pertinent issues with CNCDA staff and coordinate lobbying efforts with state lawmakers. Each year, the NCDA coordinates dealer meetings in Sacramento in conjunction with Dealer Day. Face-to-face meetings with legislators are a powerful tool in representing dealers’ interests and viewpoints on pending legislation.
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
The NCDA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) assists state legislative candidates who support business and understand the significant, positive impact dealers have on San Diego County’s economy. The PAC also provides support for ballot measures that may impact dealership operations.
NETWORKING EVENTS
The NCDA produces an annual golf tournament each spring and an annual luncheon and meeting where newly elected officers and directors are welcomed. Members get a chance to hear world-class speakers such as Terry Bradshaw, George Will and Lou Holtz.
MEETING, CONFERENCE & TRAINING SPACE
The NCDA headquarters in Mira Mesa offers over 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space. Conference rooms equipped with the latest audio/visual presentation equipment can accommodate groups ranging from 25-50. The Video Conference Center can seat up to 100 in a classroom-style setting. Dealer Members and their advertising and training groups are encouraged to utilize our facilities free of charge, representing significant financial savings compared to meeting at hotels or similar conference facilities.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Dealer members have access to high-quality 401(k) plans with group pricing based on the strength of the entire NADA Retirement Program administered by Empower Retirement.
SALES & ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORTS
Each month and quarter, the NCDA distributes San Diego Auto Outlook, which provides Dealer Members with a comprehensive report on new vehicle registrations by brand, sales trends and projections, and sales of pre-owned vehicles throughout the county.
The annual Economic Impact Report highlights the significant positive monetary impact dealers have on San Diego’s economy, including employment, tax revenue, advertising spending, purchasing and other important statistics. Reports are distributed to local, state and federal elected officials as a reminder of the extraordinary contributions NCDA Dealer Members present to the region’s economic health.
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
The NCDA keeps dealers informed with an award-winning magazine (San Diego Dealer), email dealer alert and advisories, and targeted social media communication via Facebook and LinkedIn. Consumers can also use the NCDA website to find a conveniently located dealer, by location or brand. The NCDA also publishes a Membership Directory annually to facilitate easy communication among dealers and associate members.
Founded more than 100 years ago, the New Car Dealers Association®
San Diego (NCDA) represents franchised new car and truck dealers throughout San Diego County. The NCDA provides programs and services that are designed to meet the business needs of its dealer members while providing education and training, events and an international auto show, as well as legislative advocacy on issues affecting the automobile industry to continue growing members’ significant economic impact on the San Diego County economy. Learn more about member benefits by clicking the link below.
https://www.ncda.com/member-services/
This story appears in Issue 4 2019-2020 of the San Diego Dealer Magazine.
