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 Active Dealers

Search Franchise and Independent Dealers selling cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Trailers, RVs, and Motor Homes.

Forms, Publications and Resources

Search a comprehensive list of downloadable forms, publications, public reports and more.

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

Review past board meetings and be informed on
upcoming in-person board meetings

VADA

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 [...]

Don Hall shares his insights on the latest from the FTC, Virginia's new DMV commissioner, and a new VADA hire to jump-start the workforce pipeline. The post Don Hall Video [...]

Sign up for the convention. Give to the PAC. We need your support in the next few weeks. The post On PAC, Convention, and FTC appeared first on Virginia Automobile [...]

If you choose to ignore the FTC's warning, you face significant risk to every aspect of your dealership, your finances — even your mental health. If you believe “NADA will [...]

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

Ford Recalls Another 777,000 Trucks And SUVs

Two new recalls affect popular models like the Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, and Lincoln Navigator. [...]

Ford Replaced 350 Employees With AI. Then Immediately Had To Rehire Them

After turning to AI for quality control, Ford had to hire back over 300 inspectors because AI couldn't match their experience. [...]

Toyota's New GR GT3 Race Car Sounds Ferocious On The Track

The GR GT3's 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine has a great growl.   [...]

Kia Just Had Its Best June Ever As Hybrid Sales Skyrocket

Kia’s broad range of powertrain options, including fully electric and hybrids, is attracting buyers. [...]

Watch A New Chevy Blazer Demolish An Old One In A Crash Test

The test was to demonstrate 30 years of progress in vehicle safety thanks to crash testing by the IIHS. [...]

Honda CEO Teases Imminent Nissan Deal

It won’t be a merger, but rather a collaboration on several projects. [...]

Lamborghini Just Built Its Most Powerful SUV Ever

The new Urus SE Performante packs 800 horsepower, less weight, and more agility. [...]

Nissan Gives The Frontier A Star Spangled Makeover

Nissan may not be an American manufacturer, but it’s been assembling Frontiers in the US since 1998. [...]

Shocker: Ferrari's First EV Is An Instant Hit In China

The Ferrari Luce is a controversial electric vehicle from the Italian automaker, but not everyone is unhappy. [...]

Bugatti's Latest One-Off Is Covered In Real Porcelain Details

The Bugatti W16 Mistral Blanc Éternel features real porcelain accents.   [...]

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

2027 BMW X5 PHEV Debuts With 612 HP Plug-In Hybrid Power

The 2027 BMW X5 PHEV arrives with 612 hp, putting BMW’s plug-in hybrid SUV near the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. [...]

2026 BMW R 1300 GS: The Motorcycle That Makes Rainy Days Less Miserable

The 2026 BMW R 1300 GS combines a 145 hp boxer twin, Rain mode, Dynamic Traction Control, and adaptive suspension for $20,395. [...]

The Hybrid Car With The Best Fuel Economy In 2026

The 2026 Toyota Prius leads hybrid fuel economy at 57 mpg combined, beating rivals with 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System technology. [...]

The Bulletproof Luxury Sedan You Can Buy Used For Less Than A New Camry

A used 2017 Genesis G80 offers V6 power, Lexicon audio, and 88/100 J.D. Power reliability for half the price of a new 2026 Toyota Camry. [...]

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake: History And Value Today

The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake produced 800 hp and sold for $5.5 million at Barrett-Jackson. Here's the full story behind CSX 3015. [...]

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept Signals A Wild Sports Car Future

The Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept previews a bold electric grand tourer direction with gaming-inspired tech and Stinger energy. [...]

12 Japanese Cruisers Owners Refuse To Sell

These Japanese cruisers offer a package that's hard to beat by European or American companies. Thus, owners keep on keeping them! [...]

The Inline-Six Touring Bike That Just Became A Used-Market Bargain

The BMW K 1600 GTL has shed nearly 30% of its value in 3 years, making this flagship inline-six tourer a used-market bargain under $20k. [...]

Top 10 Three-Row SUVs Ranked by Annual Fuel Costs

Compare 10 three-row SUVs ranked by annual fuel costs from $1,700 to $2,700, using EPA estimates to help you find the most efficient option. [...]

10 Best Lease Deals You Can Still Get This Fourth Of July

If you're looking to get into a new vehicle this Fourth of July, these are the best lease deals you can consider. [...]

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