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UDAP vs. UDAAP: What Dealerships Must Know
Delve into essential UDAP and UDAAP compliance for car dealerships—featuring actual enforcement cases (up to $20M fines), breakdowns of unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices, and a practical roadmap of monitoring areas (advertising, F&I, trade-ins, lending, add-ons, safety disclosures). Learn actionable steps like transparent pricing, demographic reviews, digital consent tracking, document retention, and bias-free training to avoid costly violations and build customer tru

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Jun 264 min read


Compliance Is More Than Avoiding Fines: Let's Focus on Building Trust and Driving Long-Term Success
Compliance should not be solely about avoiding fines; it serves as the foundation for building trust and achieving long-term success.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Staying Compliant with the FTC’s Used Car Rule: What Dealers Need to Know
Stay compliant with the FTC’s Used Car Rule to avoid $51,744 fines per violation. Learn more about the CARS Rule’s upcoming changes

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Sep 12, 20243 min read


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As an F&I manager or dealer, you know that your finance office is under constant scrutiny from the FTC, the CFPB, and other regulatory agenc

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Apr 22, 20231 min read
Looking To Implement A Menu & Thinking About Compliance?
Elite FI Partners can help integrate your menu into your dealership's existing systems, making it easier for your F&I team to access and uti

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 26, 20231 min read


Finance Training & Compliance Fundamentals
As a finance manager, it's crucial to understand the importance of compliance and training fundamentals to excel in your role. The F&I depar

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Compliance Regulations in the Automotive Finance Department
The automotive finance industry is subject to a variety of regulations designed to protect consumers and ensure fair lending practices....

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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