Drive Your Dealership Forward with MSIADA
MSIADA is the premier voice for independent automobile dealers in Mississippi.
Since 1968, the Mississippi Independent Automobile Dealers Association (MSIADA) has been the trusted voice for independent dealers across the state. Led by active dealer members, we deliver advocacy, education, and resources designed to help your dealership succeed.
With strong relationships among regulatory agencies and a commitment to integrity and fair dealing, MSIADA is here to support you every step of the way.
Strength in numbers. Get involved. Be heard.
-Dianne Perry-Dunlap
Executive Director
MSIADA
Protecting Mississippi’s Auto Buyers and Independent Auto Dealers
At the Mississippi Independent Automobile Dealers Association (MSIADA), our mission is clear: to serve as your unwavering advocate and trusted partner in success.
We are proud to be the only organization in Mississippi solely dedicated to advancing the interests of independent automobile dealers while also protecting and informing the car-buying public. Through meaningful legislative representation, valuable industry resources, and a unified voice at the Capitol and beyond, we work every day to strengthen our industry and elevate its standards.
MSIADA is committed to standing beside you by:
- Championing fair and balanced legislation that protects your business and promotes consumer confidence
- Providing timely education, training, and networking opportunities to support ethical and effective dealership operations
- Delivering exceptional service and proactive support—often before challenges arise
We believe in the power of unity. By bringing independent dealers together across Mississippi, we foster a community built on trust, transparency, and shared success. Our members are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity—because in this industry, reputation matters.
Whether you are a dealer seeking support or a consumer looking for confidence in your purchase, you can rely on MSIADA and its members to lead with integrity.
Together, we are stronger.
Dianne Perry-Dunlap
Executive Director
Mississippi Independent Automobile Dealers Association (MSIADA)
News and Updates
September Wholesale Trends: What Mississippi Dealers Should Watch
Wholesale used-vehicle prices softened in September, giving Mississippi independent dealers reason to revisit acquisition costs and inventory pricing heading into the fourth quarter. Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell 1.1% from August and 0.6% from September 2025, after adjusting for vehicle mix, mileage and seasonality. Depreciation was steeper than typical for the month.…
Read MoreMSIADA Introduces New Member Payment Processing Program with 100GROUP
MSIADA members now have access to a new payment processing program designed specifically to help independent dealers reduce processing costs, modernize payment acceptance and keep more of every sale. Through MSIADA’s partnership with 100GROUP, member dealers can receive a guaranteed processing rate reduction along with payment solutions built around the way their dealership already does…
Read MoreCareful Buying Defines the Current Wholesale Market
Independent dealers are still purchasing inventory at auction, but the latest wholesale data suggests they are bidding with greater caution. Black Book reported that total wholesale values declined 0.48% during the week ending July 18. Car values fell 0.39%, while truck and SUV values decreased 0.51%. The estimated auction conversion rate remained at 57%, indicating…
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