In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, staying ahead is not just a preference; it's a necessity. For used car dealers in North Carolina, a membership with the Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (CIADA) can offer you a variety of benefits that not only help you succeed but put you ahead.

Effective August 28, 2024 changes to the 30-Marker will take place.

This week at the NIADA Annual Convention and Expo, our own CIADA board member and executive committee president Michael Darrow was elected as President of the National Independent Dealers Association (NIADA).

The state will be increasing fees when it comes to getting a new license or registering a vehicle.

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (“the Department") is charged with enforcing several laws that may apply to your dealership. The purpose of this letter is to educate South Carolina motor vehicle dealers about the laws and filing requirements under the Department’s jurisdiction to ensure the dealership complies with them. For resources and guides available online, refer to the Department’s Guide for Auto Dealers (updated Fall 2023) found at consumer.sc.gov.