Dealerships are facing an increasing number of lawsuits and demand letters alleging violations of CIPA due to website tracking tools. These claims highlight the evolving legal risks surrounding website privacy, emphasizing the need for compliance and proactive management strategies.
Another Surge in Website Tracking Tool Claims Targets Auto Dealers Read Post »
On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor settled with Monro Inc. over safety violations, imposing a $174,000 fine. The company must correct hazards and establish a hotline for reporting safety issues, emphasizing the importance of consistent safety practices across locations.
What OSHA’s $174K Settlement Means for Dealership Service Departments Read Post »
A NIOSH study reveals that workers in dealerships face significant risks from both loud noise and ototoxic chemicals, with substantial exposure rates contributing to hearing difficulties. Current regulations overlook the combined effects, urging dealers to adopt comprehensive safety measures to protect employees.
The Service Drive’s Hidden Hearing Threat Read Post »
Tier II reporting enhances community safety by ensuring emergency responders know about hazardous chemicals stored by businesses. Under EPCRA, various businesses, including dealerships, must report chemical inventories. Compliance requires careful tracking and preparedness throughout the year, ensuring accurate submissions when needed.
Tier II Reporting: Why It Matters and How Dealerships Can Prepare Read Post »
Why the state-law argument against pre-consent blocking misunderstands how notice, choice, intentional interaction, and third-party sharing work online. Some marketing
WHY “TRACK NOW, OPT OUT LATER” DOES NOT WORK Read Post »
ComplyAuto, a leading provider of dealership compliance solutions, today announced that the National Automobile Dealers Association (“NADA”) has just issued a “Compliance Alert” that encourages NADA members to consider ComplyAuto’s Guardian solution for advertising compliance.
The Federal Trade Commission announced on July 2, 2026, that travel-booking app Hopper has agreed to pay $35 million to resolve allegations that it charged consumers hidden fees despite marketing itself as a “no hidden fees” service. The settlement is the latest in a string of federal actions targeting so-called “junk fees” — charges that are omitted or buried until late in a transaction — and reinforces a regulatory throughline that now spans travel, ticketing, lodging, and auto sales.
The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EV) has given lithium-ion batteries a new level of scrutiny. OEMs are now more hands-on in their approach to understand, and sometimes influence, how dealerships across the country manage these heavy battery packs safely and efficiently. Most don’t realize that these alternative sources of energy in the service department is not a novel concept because they have long been a familiar presence in your service bays in the form of an electric forklift, electric pallet jack, golf cart, and even ride-on floor scrubber. This article will identify this unique hazard and discuss what dealerships can do today to mitigate their risk of these types of emergencies in their repair facility.
A New Hazard in the Repair Facility: Understanding Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Read Post »
National Safety Month highlights preventing slips, trips, and falls in dealerships, where such incidents occur frequently. OSHA guidelines stress maintaining clean, hazard-free environments and training employees on fall risks to ensure safety.
National Safety Month Week 4: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in Your Dealership Read Post »
