Advocacy

The Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association, an organization of licensed dealers of new and used motor vehicles, is dedicated to advancing the common good of its members, consumers and their communities by promoting professionalism and prosperity through education, advocacy, information and service.

Objectives

• Government To participate in our state and national democratic government, to promote the dealers' common interest when consistent with the public interest, and to foster support for the transportation needs of the general public.
• Education To provide for the educational needs of the dealers and their employees, and to coordinate with educational institutions for industry-related job training.
• Public Relations To enhance the dealers public image by promoting a high plane of member business ethics, public representation and concern for the public interest; and by reporting accomplishments of the trade.
• Services To evaluate and endorse or provide services or products of benefit to members.
• Operations To provide the organizational and financial resources necessary for the continued effective operation of the Association.
• Involvement To provide for and promote the active participation of members in the Association
• Research and Analysis Interpret and report on changing social, governmental, economic and technical conditions affecting automobile and truck dealers, and to provide forums for the analysis and communication of issues, trends and opportunities of the trade.
• Private Enterprise To work with trade and professional associations and groups for the accomplishment of common goals and the furtherance of private enterprise.
• Legal To ensure the dealers' and general public's common interests and equities in matters involving licensors, franchisors and other industry suppliers; and upon request provide counsel on matters of general interest to the Association.

Governor Evers signs bill prohibiting manufacturers from assessing surcharges and taking
other adverse actions against dealers who exercise rights afforded them under the
Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Franchise Law.