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WATDA Endorsed Services

Endorsed Service of the Month

AutoCheck Express

ADP Logo

AutoCheck Express is the most comprehensive vehicle history report service in the automotive industry and enables your used vehicle department to sell more cars. AutoCheck Express delivers the AutoCheck® vehicle history report in a unique format that allows you to cost-effectively pull them for every pre-owned car in the dealership. AutoCheck reports also contain the new AutoCheck Score, a summary of all of the vehicle history information presented as one, straightforward score – a first in vehicle history reporting. Additionally the AutoCheck Score rates the quality of a vehicle’s history compared to vehicles of similar age and category making it easy for your customer and staff to evaluate the car.

ADP Dealer Services
1950 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60196
800.786.6438
www.DealerSuite.com

Read more about the AutoCheck Score (pdf)


Contents
Click on the product line below to find WATDA's Endorsed Provider


Adverse Action Compliance
Advertising Specialties
Automobile History Reports
Bonds
Buying Cooperative
Computerized Vehicle Registration
Credit Card Processing
Credit Reporting & Compliance
Employee Benefits
Environmental Consultants
Cafeteria Accounts
F & I Products
Forms

Insurance - Credit Life & Disability
Insurance - GAP
Insurance - Health
Insurance - Long Term Disability
Insurance - Worker's Comp
Office Supplies
OSHA, EPA, DOT,Health & Safety Compliance
Payment Processing
Rust - Paint - Fabric Protection
Telecommunications Services
Telephone Systems
Vehicle History Reports
Vehicle Registration Reports
Vehicle Service Contracts


WATDA Endorsed Services Programs are administered by several WATDA staff. Please refer to the staff contacts listed with the services below.
P.O. Box 5345
Madison, WI 53705-0345
(608)251-5577
Advertising Specialties

WATDASI Forms offers a full line of advertising specialties to meet all of your dealership needs. To receive a quote or order your dealership specialties contact Donna Michaelis or John Strange at (800)236-7672 or email at John Strange, Donna Michaelis. When you support WATDA Services you support yourself. The WATDA staff manager is Sue Miller, suemiller@watda.org.

WATDASI FORMS
150 East Gilman, Suite A
P. O. Box 5345
Madison, WI 53705-5345
(800) 2FORMS2 or
(800) 236-7672
Fax orders: (608) 251-5557

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Dealership Bonds

WATDA offers surety bonds at a competitive price and provides prompt processing service.

To learn more about WATDA dealership bonds contact Vicki Teigen by phone at (608)251-5577, or email at vteigen@watda.org. The WATDA staff manager is Lee Bauman, lbauman@watda.org.

WATDA BONDS
150 East Gilman, Suite A
P. O. Box 5345
Madison, WI 53705-5345
(608) 251-5577


Buying Cooperative

A dealer-owned cooperative plan enables dealers to purchase parts and other equipment at reduced prices compared to other sources, plus receive annual rebate checks. The WATDA staff manager is John Strange, jstrange@watda.org.

WISCO CO-OP ASSOCIATION
401 South Hume Ave., P. O. Box 665
Marshfield, WI 54449-0665
(715) 387-3418, (800) 274-2319
www.wisco.com


Computerized Vehicle Registrations

Now you can title and register vehicles with an on-line system that communicates directly with the DMV. Your billing and F&I personnel can verify vehicle, lienholder, customer or trade-in information and you keep a part of the fees collected! The WATDA staff manager is Sue Miller, suemiller@watda.org.

18 Centerpointe Dr, Suite 100
La Palma CA 90623-1028
(800) 333-6995
www.cvrreg.com


Credit Card Processing

Premier payment processing solutions for all of your business transactions

First National Merchant Solutions serves as the endorsed payment-processing provider for WATDA members. With over 50 years of experience, First National Merchant Solutions is one of the oldest payment processors in the country and a national leader in the merchant processing industry. Together, WATDA and First National Merchant Solutions have developed a business solution offering members competitive rates and innovative payment solutions with unparalleled customer service. The WATDA staff manager is Chris Snyder, csnyder@watda.org.

The highlights of this program include:

  • Low discounted Visa and MasterCard processing rates
  • Comprehensive online reporting
  • A full suite of check acceptance solutions
  • Gift and loyalty card programs tailored to suit your business
  • An account in which your credit card deposits earn interest
  • Acceptance of all major credit card and debit cards

www.fnms.com
Phone: (800) 354-3988
Fax: (800) 553-1221
P.O. Box 2196
Omaha, NE 68172-9955

Exclusive Member Benefit


Credit Reporting and Compliance


700 Credit, provides dealers with the fastest most reliable credit score, OFAC and adverse action compliance system in the marketplace. Besides providing credit reports in literally seconds and at a lower cost than their competitors,the 700 Credit system allows for seamless integration with your current DMS, F&I and CRM systems. With no long term contracts to sign, dealers pay for what they use and the 700 Credit program keeps all of the necessary records, so you don't have to. The WATDA staff manager is Chris Snyder, csnyder@watda.org.

700 Credit Logo

(866) 273-3848
www.700credit.com


Environmental Consultants

KPA is the industry leader in automotive environmental compliance and safety services.  Specializing in OSHA, EPA, DOT and loss control, KPA is the only national on-site, online and on call firm specializing in compliance and EH&S. 
The company assists its dealer-customers in creating a safety culture and identifying compliance alternatives that reduce costs and provide a competitive advantage.

KPA conducts on-site visits to each of its customers four times per year.  In addition, they offer an online dashboard to each customer to track progress on compliance and safety issues.  The following programs are just part KPA’s service offering:

  • HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND WASTE MINIMIZATION
  • HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
  • INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM 
  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
  • DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMPLOYER PROGRAM
  • PAINT SPRAY PROGRAM

KPA is Onsite, Online and On Call

For more information, please contact:
Bill Galego at wgalego@kpaonline.com; (866) 356-1735

1380 Forest Park Circle, Suite 140
Lafayette, CO 80026
www.kpaonline.com

F & I Products

Protective's team of professionals is committed to offering financially stable products that are backed by excellent service. We specialize in vehicle service contracts, GAP, credit insurance, dealer participation programs, Maintenance Pro Plus programs and complete F&I Training. We also offer the latest in F&I technology solutions. Our tools include sophisticated electronic menu selling software, on-line reporting, real time Internet-based rating and on-line contract submission. The WATDA staff manager is Gary Williams, (608) 251-5577..

Ken Liesener , Regional Vice President:
Cell: 847-224-8312
Email: ken.liesener@protective.com


Insurance Coverage - Employee Benefits

WATDA Insurance Corporation provides Health, Dental, Sort Term Disability and Term Life Insurance Coverages.

A dealer's answer to group insurance coverages that offer competitive rates and excellent personal service. The WATDA staff manager is Lee Bauman, lbauman@watda.org.

WATDA Cafeteria Plan

Substatial tax advantages exist for you and your employees with regard to health insurance contributions, medical expenses NOT covered by insurance and dependent day care expenses. Employers save FICA taxes on participating employees' dollars and employees save pre-tax dollars on precalculated expenses.

WATDA
150 E. Gilman, Level A
Madison, WI 53075-0345
(608)251-0044
Contact Jim Salerno, jsalerno@watda.org, or Marcia Panella, mpanella@watda.org

To print a reimbursement form click here.


Insurance Coverage

WORKERS COMPENSATION
United Heartland is WATDA's endorsed carrier for worker's compensation. The WATDA staff manager is Lee Bauman, lbauman@watda.org.

United Heartland
P.O. Box 3026
Milwaukee, Wi 53201-3026
(800)258-2667

http://heartland.cobaltcorporation.com

American Advantage sells and services WATDA's Workers Compensation and Property and Casualty programs.

American Advantage / ADSI
P. O. Box 941
Waukesha, WI 53187
(414) 524-4010, (800) 524-4647


Rust-Paint-Fabric Protection

ECP Auto Armor, a protection system providing environmental paint, rust and fabric appearance care, backed by insurance. The WATDA staff manager is Chris Snyder, csnyder@watda.org.

ECP, INC.
One Westbrook Corporate Center
Suite 1000
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 409-5015, (800) 323-3521
www.ecpinc.net


Telephone Service

GLOBALCOM provides a complete range of long distance services featuring a generous WATDA member discount plan and the most responsive customer service in the industry. The WATDA staff manager is Chris Snyder, csnyder@watda.org.

GLOBALCOM COMMUNICATIONS
100 East Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(800) 285-5057
www.global-com.com


Telephone Systems

Convergent Solutions provides business telephone systems, voice and data cabling, unified communications, overhead paging, wireless handsets and data services. Among other services, Convergent Solutions provides no-cost telecommunications analysis for dealerships as well as statewide service. The WATDA staff manager isMegan Cuccia, malter@watda.org.

Convergent Solutions

Scott Suchomel
CONVERGENT SOLUTIONS, INC.
2129 W Nordale Drive
Appleton, WI 54914
920-749-3880 direct
920-749-3864 direct fax
ssuchomel@convergent-solutions.net


Vehicle History Reports with
AutoCheck Express

ADP Logo

AutoCheck Express is the most comprehensive vehicle history report service in the automotive industry and enables your used vehicle department to sell more cars. AutoCheck Express delivers the AutoCheck® vehicle history report in a unique format that allows you to cost-effectively pull them for every pre-owned car in the dealership. AutoCheck reports also contain the new AutoCheck Score, a summary of all of the vehicle history information presented as one, straightforward score – a first in vehicle history reporting. Additionally the AutoCheck Score rates the quality of a vehicle’s history compared to vehicles of similar age and category making it easy for your customer and staff to evaluate the car. The WATDA staff manager is Chryste Madsen,cmadsen@watda.org

ADP Dealer Services
1950 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60196
800.786.6438
www.DealerSuite.com

Read more about the AutoCheck Score (pdf)


Vehicle Registration Reports
NEW VEHICLE REPORTS
Monthly reports include cars and trucks in selected markets, indicate "pump ins", and "pump outs", and provide summary sales analysis. Also available is a unique market analysis report which shows market share by dealer and make.

USED VEHICLE REPORTS
Available on a quarterly basis, you get makes, years and types of used vehicles sold by dealers and the private market.

The WATDA staff manager is Megan Cuccia, malter@watda.org.

Reg-Trak, Inc.
790 Lexington Way
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920)478-2909
or
Call WATDA at (608) 251-5577


Office Supply Service

Order your office supplies, furniture and products from Office Depot and receive excellent service at a competitive price. The WATDA staff manager is John Strange, jstrange@watda.org.

Keri Lange
Tel: 800-613-4624 Ext. 2013
kerilange@officedepot.com
To set up an account email Keri Lange


 

 

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Contact Us
150 E. Gilman, Suite A
Madison, WI 53703-1493
P.O. Box 5345
Madison, WI 53705-0345

Phone: (608)251-5577
Fax: (608)251-4379
watda-info@watda.org