What’s New

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…

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…

MSIADA is proud to announce our Quality Dealer of the Year: Michael West of Direct Auto! The Quality Dealer of the Year award is an elite honor, recognizing a dealer who exemplifies integrity, customer service, and commitment to the independent dealer community here in Mississippi. Michael represents everything this award stands for. Congratulations, Michael –…

LITTLETON, Colorado-June 23, 2026-PassTime®, a leading provider of asset tracking and location solutions, announced today the launch of TruGuard™, a new commercial asset protection and visibility brand designed to help businesses protect, track, and manage high-value mobile assets across demanding real-world operations. Built specifically for commercial and operational environments, TruGuard delivers scalable solutions for businesses…

Please join MSIADA in congratulating our Executive Director, Dianne Perry Dunlap, on her nomination for the Association Executives Council (AEC) of the Year Award. This recognition reflects Dianne’s leadership, dedication, and continued commitment to strengthening Mississippi’s independent automobile dealer community. The winner will be announced next week during the NIADA Convention in Denver, Colorado, and…

MSIADA is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 of 2026 Rankin County Award Winner by BusinessRate. This award is especially meaningful because it is based on verified Google Reviews and reflects customer satisfaction, reputation, and service excellence. To our colleagues, community, and Mississippi dealers: thank you. Your trust, support, and feedback make this…

The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association (MSIADA) is coming together to support a valued member of our dealer family, Tony Lawler, following a life-altering accident. Tony recently suffered a serious automobile accident that resulted in an extended stay in the ICU and ongoing rehabilitation. As he continues his recovery journey, he now faces a new…

By: Shaun K. Petersen, Chief Legal Officer, Buckeye Risk Services Online reviews are among the most influential factors shaping consumer decisions in today’s digital marketplace. Whether it’s a Google review, a star rating on your website, or customer testimonials featured in advertising, reviews can significantly impact a dealership’s reputation and sales. But with that influence…

GPS technology transformed (and essentially established) asset tracking. It enabled precise location data anywhere with a clear view of the sky, catapulting an entire industry of devices that could provide location information on all sorts of mobile and non-mobile assets. For a powerful as GPS technology is, it is not without shortcomings. Parking garages and…