tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60155033327775304572024-08-28T17:27:51.672-07:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-7599779989617738342013-02-04T08:54:00.003-08:002013-02-04T08:54:29.322-08:00

Within the first 5 seconds on the telephone, you and your employees establish your company’s image with clients and prospects. With each minute that passes in conversation, either strengthen a caller’s confidence… or weaken your professional integrity. In short, you and your employees’ telephone skills can make or break your business.1. When you’re on the phone with a client, you’re playing

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-5715070170932425242012-12-18T14:24:00.000-08:002012-12-18T14:24:05.766-08:00

As we approach this Christmas holiday we wanted to remind you of our holiday office hours. Each of our offices (Midvale, Ogden and Orem) will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday. Our offices will reopen on Wednesday, December 26th, for normal working hours.   Thank you for your continued business and we look forward to an exciting new year in 2013.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-4305346705718653612012-11-21T10:25:00.000-08:002012-11-21T10:25:36.587-08:00

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2013 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2013, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven 24 cents per

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-33339565303664671722012-04-30T14:07:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:07:03.158-07:00

Due to construction the phone service at IDS has been temporarily disabled. We have forwarded phones to cell phones. Please be patient as we continue to service our valued customers. Thanks. The IDS Staff.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-76213478706310738072012-02-14T10:14:00.000-08:002012-03-16T09:11:52.078-07:00

I got an email last week, one that’s similar to many I get from dealers and dealership personnel.  It was a perfect representation of why so many dealers and other business are failing to find success on Social Media: Read More! Want Social Marketing Success? Fail Often!

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-90196773128831178632011-11-23T12:45:00.000-08:002012-03-16T09:12:43.833-07:00

You may have seen the news recently, where two used car dealerships were charged with odometer tampering. By now you would think those who try to get around the law knows it is not worth it and that you will get caught. With today’s electronic age and tracking of titles it is not worth the risk. Those who violate the law cause all dealers to be scrutinized by the public and building that

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-54931803855419510722011-11-22T22:00:00.000-08:002011-11-22T23:07:36.058-08:00

The staff at the IDS offices wish you a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.As a reminder, the IDS offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, November 24th, as well as Friday November 25th. Our offices will reopen on Monday morning, November 28th at our regularly scheduled hours. If you have title work that needs processing before the long holiday weekend, please remember to bring it in early in order for

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-82008899582340598312011-11-18T20:13:00.000-08:002011-11-18T20:18:04.561-08:00

It's snowing outside. Did you remember to get your snow rake today? If you forgot your snow rake you can come into one of our three offices on Monday for yours. And with an order of 50 more coming in on Monday, we are sure to have one for you, but don't wait to long as they do go quick. The price for snow rakes is $26.50 and if your an IADA member save a little on that order.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-15965515542088471122011-11-17T14:05:00.000-08:002011-11-17T14:16:02.061-08:00

Dental care isn't cheap, but now, with the new NIADA Discount Dental Program*, you and your employees can avoid letting a toothache turn into a giant pain in your wallet.You'll pay LESS for routine dental care, like cleanings, x-rays and exams. You'll cut costs for treatments, such as fillings, fluoride treatments, and pulling wisdom teeth. You can even save money on major dental work like root

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-57468619088444146842011-11-16T14:51:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:11:54.384-08:00

The weather is changing and the snow is coming. Do you have your snow rake? Get yours before the snow falls. Call us and order yours at $26.50 per snow rake. If you are member of the Independent Auto Dealers Association of Utah get yours for a discount. Need additional forms, supplies or promotional products? Log on to our website at www.idsinfo.com and see our entire line up of products.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-3547492479659901472011-11-15T14:06:00.000-08:002011-11-15T14:18:42.292-08:00

Does your company policy state that down payments are not refundable? Do you state this to the customer when a down payment is made? If not your down payment may not be yours. In most situations, down payments should always be refundable. Disclosure is the most important thing if you are not refunding down payments. A down payment disclosure form should be used so that both you and your

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-16351339075128026372011-11-14T17:00:00.000-08:002011-11-14T17:59:44.861-08:00

The allowable use of dealer plates is very broad based. Dealer plates may not be used: on a vehicle leased or rented for compensation; the vehicle must be licensed and registered in the name of the business in order to be leased or rented; or in lieu of registration, on a motor vehicle sold by the dealer; an example would be if a temporary permit had expired in place of renewing that

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-57683320464925038542011-11-10T22:00:00.000-08:002011-11-10T22:09:49.869-08:00

All our IDS office locations will be open on Veterans Day for their regularly scheduled hours. As a reminder, all State of Utah DMV offices will be closed for the day. Remember to call your local IDS office to schedule your Emergency Walk title service early as times will fill fast on this holiday.Midvale: 801.566.3802Ogden: 801.621.5869Orem: 801.852.9003Remember there is no limit to your

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-15050506646005466372011-11-04T11:09:00.000-07:002011-11-04T11:09:26.080-07:00

A recent KSL report showed just how easy odometer fraud in Utah is becoming.  A digital odometer KSL reports is becoming as simple to change as is hacking into a computer.  SALT LAKE CITY – Investigators say odometer fraud is on the rise in Utah thanks to new technology that makes the crime easier to commit. Changing an odometer has always been easy. “Anyone can do it,” said Lt.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-104572338818926502011-11-03T12:26:00.000-07:002011-11-03T12:26:05.492-07:00

Next week, Utah voters will select new city leaders as most municipalities will be holding elections.  As a used car dealer in the state of Utah, you know that many decisions made at the municipal level can have an impact on your business and your ability to sell motor vehicles. We encourage you to get out an vote in this year's elections. Election Day is next Tuesday, November 8th. If you

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-52259971215722581112011-11-01T09:00:00.000-07:002011-11-03T08:18:36.117-07:00

Last year the Authorization for Payoff form was replaced with a new updated Authorization for Payoff & Lien Holder Notification form. The new three part form replaces the old two part form. The new form now includes the required notification to the lien holder. The requirement for dealers and lien holders in regards to vehicles that have been traded in as part of a sale now require that a

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-17742679436521015302011-10-24T10:00:00.000-07:002011-11-03T01:03:14.665-07:00

Here are two violations that have been seen lately, don’t let it be your dealership.R877-23V-7. Misleading Advertising Pursuant to Utah Code Ann.Section 41-3-210.(f) Trade-in Allowance. Statements representing that no other dealer grants greater allowances for trade-ins may not be used. A specific trade-in amount or range of trade-in amounts may not be used in advertising.(n) Free. "Free" may be

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-57958819053935250392011-10-24T09:00:00.000-07:002011-11-03T01:01:29.859-07:00

We are seeing individuals that have been denied a salesperson license, come to an appeal and state that they have been working as a salesperson since the application was submitted. The person CANNOT act as a salesperson until the dealership receives the license issued from MVED. Just because the application has been submitted, doesn’t mean the license has been issued. By allowing a person to

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015503332777530457.post-48876280225180729072011-09-23T09:00:00.000-07:002011-11-03T08:20:04.520-07:00

Legislators raised this question during the last legislative session. They proposed that a large sign be posted in the dealership or the person test-driving the vehicle sign a disclosure. This bill did not pass because many used car dealers are already using a test drive agreement. Using a test drive agreement benefits the dealer in many ways. It discloses how long the vehicle can be test

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