Affordable Industry Support for Independent Auto Dealers
Serving nearly 800 active members across Washington State, we help independent auto dealers with operational guidance, education, compliance resources, and advocacy.
Affordable Industry Support for Independent Auto Dealers
Serving nearly 800 active members across Washington State, we help independent auto dealers with operational guidance, education, compliance resources, and advocacy.
Washington State Auto Dealer Education
New Dealer Education
Become an Independent Auto Dealer
Our New Dealer Education class is the first step in obtaining your auto dealer license. Our class covers everything you need to succeed, from state and federal regulations to industry best practices.
Auto Dealer
Continuing Education
Online Continuing Education - Anytime, Anywhere
Ready to renew your auto dealer license? Don’t forget to complete our online auto dealer continuing education for license renewal. Our course helps you stay in compliance and satisfies the 5-hour credit requirement set by Washington State.
Helping You Succeed
Serving Washington's Independent Auto Dealers Since 2013
Your success is part of our mission. We’re focused on strengthening independent auto dealers through operational support, high-quality education that exceeds state requirements, and legislative advocacy. We believe that informed, well-supported auto dealers help build stronger businesses and stronger communities.
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Support
We’ll help you run your business with transparent and honest practices. We encourage strong business principles and values that comply with Washington State and federal laws. Additionally, we help independent auto dealers with their daily operations and compliance needs.
Education
Our education programs were created by independent dealers for independent dealers. We offer high-quality new dealer education and continuing education for license renewal that increases dealers’ knowledge. Our courses exceed Washington State’s requirements.
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Education
Our education programs were created by independent dealers for independent dealers. We offer high-quality new dealer education and continuing education for license renewal that increases dealers’ knowledge. Our courses exceed Washington State’s requirements.
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Representation
We collaborate with members, advisors, and state agencies to develop new ideas and strategies that help drive the independent auto industry forward. We monitor Washington legislation and support or oppose regulations that impact your business and licensing requirements.
Auto Dealer Resource Guides
Guidance for Washington's independent auto dealers on licensing, education, compliance, forms, title transfers, and dealership operations.
Apply for an Auto Dealer License
Step-by-step guide on licensing requirements and the application process.
Complete Your License Renewal
Continuing education, bond requirements, and online renewal steps.
Dealer Lot and Building Standards
Signage, building requirements, zoning, recordkeeping, and other site rules.
Industry Forms
With your registration, gain access to our free industry forms for Washington's independent auto dealers. Our forms are available in PDF format, making them easy to download and print whenever you need.
Dealer Alerts
Keep up-to-date on new state and federal legislation and upcoming rule changes. Our Dealer Alerts provide notifications to help you stay in compliance with regulatory changes that may impact your dealership.
Dealer Hotline
We are an association of independent auto dealers for independent auto dealers, and we have worked in the auto industry for over 20 years! Get answers to your questions through our dealer hotline.
Register for Our New
Dealer Education Class
Register for Continuing
Education for License Renewal
