NJ CAR Your Association, Your Advocate, Your Voice by CHRIS ALLAIN, Member Advocate, NJ CAR The automotive retail industry in New Jersey is constantly evolving. Dealers are navigating changing consumer expectations, emerging technologies, workforce challenges, increasing regulatory requirements, and ongoing legislative issues that directly impact their businesses. Through it all, one thing remains constant — NJ CAR. We are committed to protecting, supporting, and strengthening New Jersey’s franchised dealers. Most members recognize NJ CAR for our advocacy efforts in Trenton, but the value of our work extends far beyond our work in the Statehouse. Every day, our team works to be an indispensable resource for our members, helping them operate more efficiently, remain compliant, address challenges, and prepare for the future. PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS The heart of NJ CAR’s mission is advocacy. Our Government Affairs, Legal, and Communications teams make sure the interests of New Jersey’s franchised new car and truck dealers are top-of-mind for our elected officials, regulators, and decision-makers. Whether it’s fighting harmful legislation, monitoring regulatory changes, or educating policymakers on the importance of our industry, NJ CAR is committed to ensuring the dealer perspective is heard. MORE THAN ADVOCACY Beyond advocacy, membership in NJ CAR offers so much more. The Coalition works hard to keep dealers informed by offering educational opportunities, connecting them with industry experts, and introducing companies that understand their unique needs. Whether you’re looking for operational efficiencies, compliance solutions, workforce development, cybersecurity resources, or educational programming, NJ CAR continually evaluates opportunities that can benefit our members. Every potential provider and affiliate is carefully reviewed before they’re introduced to dealers. We know our members trust us to present them with organizations that understand the industry and can address dealer issues with meaningful solutions. We will always perform our due diligence to ensure these relationships align with our mission of serving dealers first. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: ONE DEALERSHIP AT A TIME There’s no substitute for face-to-face conversations with dealer principals, general managers, or department leads and hearing firsthand what their businesses are experiencing. Those conversations shape the programs we develop, the education we provide, and the partnerships we pursue. Dealership visits by NJ CAR staff are not about making a sales pitch. They’re about listening. 24 NEW JERSEY auto retailer
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