Administering the Laws and Regulations to the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Welcome to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board!
Dedicated to administering laws and regulations
to the Motor Vehicle Dealers of the Commonwealth.
What We Do?
Process Applications, Provide Guidance and Education, Test and License Dealers and
Salespersons, Provide Consumer Support and Resources
all throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Located in the historic bookbindery building in Downtown Richmond
Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
2201 West Broad, Suite #104, St. Richmond Va. 23220
Open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(804-367-1100)
Field Operations
Expert Field Representatives assisting dealers and consumers by providing education,
guidance and enforcement as it pertains to dealer licensing laws.
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Consumers
The Motor Vehicle Dealer Board can be contacted several ways if you need to file a consumer complaint.
• Completing an Online Request For Consumer Assistance Form
• Sending an email to dboardcomplaints@mvdb.virginia.gov
• Calling the MVDB Consumer Assistant Analysts at 804-367-1100
• Mail written requests to MVDB @ 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 104, Richmond, VA 23220
Regardless of how you contact us to file a complaint you will need to submit supporting documentation for your claim!
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Consumer / Advertising Analyst
MVDB Consumer Advocates provide the general public of Virginia with helpful information
on consumer rights, filing a complaint and consumer related resources.
MVDB Advertising Analyst monitor and evaluate Advertising Laws and Dealer Advertisements.
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Search Franchise and Independent Dealers selling cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Trailers, RVs, and Motor Homes.

Forms, Publications and Resources

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Consumer Assistance

Whether it's filing a complaint or inquiring about a dealer, our experienced Consumer Analysts are available to assist.

Dealer Talk

Complete coverage of the latest Board Actions taken,
to protect consumers against bad Dealer Practices.
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MVDB Fee Calculator

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Board Meetings

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upcoming in-person board meetings

VADA

Virginia remains one of the nation's stronger markets for electric vehicles, but new data suggests consumers are taking a more measured approach to buying them as affordability, charging convenience and [...]

A convention favorite, Kevin Tynan takes a look at the automotive retail market economics — for better or worse. The post Kevin Tynan returns to VADA ’26 with an economic [...]

Get the powerhouse legal and regulatory update from VADA '26, featuring our partners at ComplyAuto. The post FTC advertising compliance at VADA ’26: What dealers need to know appeared first [...]

The Kansas City dealer leader explains the hidden factors costing dealerships millions and shares five strategies to reduce turnover and build better systems. The post The “Indifference Tax”: F&I & [...]

ACV's John Coles told VADA dealers that margin compression is here to stay, affordability is reshaping demand and AI should support — not replace — people. The post Dealer Data [...]

Diana Lee of Constellation says the future of automotive marketing belongs to dealers who own their data, embrace AI and make pricing easy to find. The post Dealer tech company [...]

From FTC compliance to Carvana, brokers and customer experience, Don Hall, Sam D'Arc and Jim Fitzpatrick shared five important lessons for dealers navigating a changing industry. The post Five Things [...]

Warranty revenue is at record levels, but customer-pay growth and retention remain challenges. Here are 10 key insights from Jim Roche and Car Dealership Guy on fixed ops, AI and [...]

Join VADA and our partners at NCM Associates for an intensive one-day workshop designed for Dealer Principals, General Managers and Service Managers who want to strengthen Fixed Operations performance. Attendees [...]

In case you don’t think FTC compliance is a big deal, consider what an investigation will do to your store, your operations, and your reputation if you ignore their warning. [...]

MOTORONE

Tesla's Grok Now Does 116 Voice Commands, But Many Owners Are Locked Out

Grok in the 2026 Summer Update now handles most everyday Tesla tasks by voice, though older Intel Atom cars miss out entirely. [...]

Lando Norris Turns Heads In Green Porsche 911 GT3 RS In Monaco

A relaxed Monaco outing in a green Porsche 911 GT3 RS shows how Lando Norris unwinds away from the McLaren F1 paddock. [...]

Kia PV7 Teased: Bigger Electric Van Set To Take On Rivals

The new Kia PV7 is based on the E-GMP.S platform and debuts on September 14, 2026 at IAA Transportation in Hanover in the electric LCV segment [...]

Nissan Rushes Rogue Hybrid To US, But You Probably Won't Find One

Early 2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWER Hybrid imports reach US dealers in November 2026, with limited trims and volume against well-stocked RAV4 and CR-V rivals. [...]

Michael Jordan’s Lost Ferrari Has Appeared, And It’s Headed To Auction

Ferrari 550 Maranello linked to the Air Jordan XIV resurfaces with Joopiter, highlighting its detailed provenance and high auction expectations. [...]

2027 Polestar 4 SUV Breaks Cover, And Yes, It's Pretty Much A Wagon

The so-called SUV version is easier to live with thanks to its rear glass window. [...]

Ford’s Affordable Fathom EV Truck Breaks Cover In Las Vegas

Las Vegas test mules preview Ford Fathom pricing, tech features, and timing on the Universal EV Platform before 2027 production ramps up. [...]

The Mitsubishi Pajero Is Back To Take On The Toyota Land Cruiser

Mitsubishi’s legendary off-roader returns with a truck-based platform, seven seats, and serious 4WD hardware. [...]

Range Rover Electric Debuts With 333 Miles Of Range And Serious Off-Road Chops

The new Range Rover Electric has twin motors, a 118.5-kWh battery, and pricing that starts at $138,000 in the US market. [...]

Ford Recalls Nearly 150,000 Mustangs For Wiring Issue

The Ford Mustang has engine compartment ground eyelet terminals that could experience fatigue fractures, resulting in a loss of power. [...]

VIADA

Attention New Dealers: As of August 1, 2020 every new applicant applying to be a dealer and/or salesperson in the Commonwealth of Virginia will have to submit his/her background results [...]

Interested in attending the next Title and Registration Workshop?  If you are a Title Clerk or handle those responsibilities, attend the next workshop to learn about Power of Attorneys, Reassignments, [...]

Recent Model Hondas Most Popular Targets 50,000 Air Bags Stolen Annually Florida, New York City, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia Are Major Hot Spots for Air Bag Criminals Law enforcement [...]

2018 VIADA Convention Highlights

Click here to view all of the convention images. Congratulations to Don Sullivan, Sr., Sullivan Auto Trading Inc., Fredericksburg, as the 2018 State Quality Dealer.  He is pictured with his sons [...]

Immediate Action Required – More Info From Dealertrack About Awareity Training – Deadline Pushed to 9/15/18 DMV-Mandated Awareity Security Training – ALL Virginia Online and Print on Demand Program users MUST complete this [...]

Reach Your Target Market with VIADA 2019 Marketing Opportunities!

» Download the 2019 Marketing Opportunities Brochure [...]

ATTENTION ALL DEALERS IMPORTANT DMV INFORMATION Regarding the August 4, 2018 Closing Pre-assigned Temporary Tags/Offline Processing On Saturday, August 4, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) system will be down and [...]

UPDATE: All dealers should be able to contact their online vendor and get a backup set of dealer tags on their computers for any 30-day tags needed while the system [...]

VIADA represents YOU. VIADA is the only trade association in Virginia that represents the interests of independent dealers before the Virginia Legislature, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Motor Vehicle Dealer [...]

TOPSPEED

The Cruiser Harley Loyalists Quietly Switch To After 50,000 Miles

The Honda Shadow Ace 1100 is the Japanese cruiser high-mileage Harley loyalists quietly switch to—and here's why. [...]

The Most Well-Rounded Automatic Touring Motorcycle Of 2026

The 2026 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT pairs a 1,833cc flat-six with a seven-speed DCT for unmatched comfort on long-distance touring. [...]

Ford Maverick: The Compact Hybrid Truck Worth Buying

The 2026 Ford Maverick offers hybrid efficiency, a unibody design, and prices from $28,145—proving a compact truck can meet most buyers' needs. [...]

The Three-Row Japanese Hybrid SUV With The Highest Fuel Cost Savings

There are only a handful of 3-row hybrid SUVs; four are Japanese, all from the same company, with this one standing out for space and cost-savings. [...]

The Cruiser That Offers Big-Bike Presence Without Big-Bike Complexity

This Royal Enfield has chrome all over, along with big dimensions for a middleweight. Yet, it is as simple as cruisers come, while also being cheap [...]

The Unkillable Motorcycle Bargain Hunters Are Snatching Up

This Yamaha's reliable engine and chassis have been nearly untouched for two decades, which is why six-figure mileage examples are sought after now [...]

Paul Newman's Secret Sleeper: The Ford V8 Volvo Wagon Detroit Never Saw Coming

Paul Newman helped transform an unassuming Volvo wagon with a V8 swap, creating a sleeper that looked nothing like its performance potential. [...]

2027 Lexus NX Interior And Exterior Picture Gallery

The 2027 Lexus NX goes fully electrified with a new e-Axle, a stiffer body, standard 14-inch screen, and a fragrance-equipped Sensory Concierge system [...]

2027 Lexus ES EV Revealed: Range, Pricing, and BMW Comparison

The 2027 Lexus ES debuts with EV powertrains, a fastback redesign, and a 307-mile range starting at $47,500 — undercutting the BMW 3 Series on price and space. [...]

The "Slow" Inline-Four Sports Bike That Teaches You To Ride Like A Pro

This lightweight inline-four sports bike provers beyond a shadow of a doubt that bigger is not always better [...]

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