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MEMBEr INFORMATION
Update Your Dealership Information Using the Form Below
Introducing CARA’s New Drive Carbon Neutral Program
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors
CARA SERVICES + PROGRAMS
CAR Association Staff Services:
Federal & State Agency Contacts
Government Relations
Informative Bulletins
Wage & Hour Information
Sales Tax Questions Answered
Immediate Updates via Fax and Email
Advertising Guides
Educational Seminars
Community Relations Information
CAR Association brings you On-Line with the Connecticut On-Line Registration System in cooperation with:
Vitu Registration and Titling Services
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
CAR Association Reminders:
The CAR Association's Dealer Foundation (GHADA Foundation) gives every member the opportunity to put their chosen charity up for a possible Foundation Grant on an annual basis.
Look for Grant Sponsorship forms every April
FTC Privacy Compliance Resources
Total Dealership Compliance
About Armatus Dealer Uplift
Armatus Dealer Uplift is the largest provider of Retail Warranty Reimbursement submission services in the country. The company has worked with nearly 7,000 dealers, has over 16,000 successful submissions in all 50 states, assisted with drafting 17 warranty reimbursement statutes, and is endorsed by 23 State Dealer Associations.
A commitment to technological advancement makes Armatus the only turn-key solution in the industry capable of handling large volumes of work with precision and accuracy. With state-of-the art, proprietary software Armatus assures dealers get optimal results. The mission of Armatus is to ensure dealerships get paid at the highest rate, in the shortest period of time, and with as little disruption as possible. For more information, visit www.dealeruplift.com or call 877.477.2228.
Retirement Planning
Retirement programs – NADA’s affinity relationship with Empower Retirement offers our members a competitive retirement program specifically designed for Dealers and their employees. Dealer members have access to high-quality retirement plans with competitive fees and a wide array of investment tools. Empower Retirement, the second-largest retirement services provider in the US, brings knowledge, specialized service, and a high-tech user experience through their interactive website.
NADA Retirement from Empower is committed to providing exceptional value through a combination of administrative expertise, multiple support channels, retirement-driven calculators and readiness tools, and a winning team of service professionals devoted to helping clients achieve financial success.
Contact Empower – Jeff Liwacz stands ready to help you build a plan designed to meet and exceed your retirement plan goals. Jeff can be reached at jeff.liwacz@empower.com or by calling him directly at (609)529-3546.
** 2024 Grant Program Complete - No Further Applications will be Accepted **
Issues + Advocacy
The 252 Connecticut Auto Dealers and CARA directly employ over 13,000 people at the dealerships around the state. There are many issues that CARA dealers face as one of the largest economic drivers in Connecticut. The Association is committed to representing its members and focusing on supporting best practices to help sustain these local businesses.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Our industry strongly supports promoting and enhancing the electric vehicle market in Connecticut. We have joined forces with many environmental advocates and the State of Connecticut to provide incentives to consumers to purchase EVs.
Consumer protection
Laws that govern Connecticut Dealerships, help keep customers costs down by providing competition between and among locally owned auto dealerships. The law ensures a fair and reasonable business relationship between locally owned auto dealers and the multinational automobile manufacturers. The laws protect Connecticut consumers by providing them with fair and encompassing warranties, guaranteeing state and federal safety laws are followed, providing the enforcement of the lemon and fair lending laws, and establishing guidelines for safety recalls.
DIRECT SALES
CARA remains opposed to any legislation providing Tesla and other manufacturers a Loophole from existing pro consumer and pro Connecticut based businesses. The Association disagrees with giving special treatment to an out of state corporation at the expense of the 251 local auto dealerships and our 12,000 hardworking employees.
AFFORDABLE FINANCING
CARA supports allowing dealers to use their economic strength and bargaining power with large auto lenders to ensure that consumers get the best rate and most affordable payment plan for a new or used vehicle.