The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office recently issued an advisory reminding motor vehicle dealerships of their obligations regarding vehicle advertising, pricing transparency, and consumer protection requirements. While directed toward Massachusetts dealerships,...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups regarding advertising practices that may mislead consumers about vehicle pricing. According to the FTC, some dealerships may be advertising prices that do not reflect the...

…innovation, accountability and the role of AI in automotive retail Many dealers don’t realize that artificial intelligence is already embedded in multiple dealership operations. AI systems may be at work in: CRM led scoring and predictive analytics Automated chat and...

The Rule Is Gone, but the Risk Remains Although the FTC’s Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (the “CARS Rule”) was set aside by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on January 27, 2025, and then later withdrawn by the FTC on February 12, 2026, the consumer...

At AFIP, our mission is simple: equip dealerships with the structure, education, and strategy needed to operate confidently in a complex regulatory environment. In this recent conversation, Shannon Robertson shares practical compliance strategies dealerships can...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Marcia Nelson Jackson on January 27, 2026. Marcia was not only a founding member of the Association of Dealership Compliance Officers Board of Directors, but also a guiding force whose legal expertise, leadership,...

We are excited to share an important milestone in our journey: AFIP and ADCO are now officially one company. This unification brings together two trusted leaders in dealership compliance, education, and risk management, creating a stronger, more comprehensive...

Northwood University Sophomore Kennedy Williams Named $2,000 AFIP Scholarship Recipient For immediate release COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – February 5, 2026 – AFIP/ADCO named Kennedy Williams, a Northwood University sophomore majoring in automotive aftermarket management and...

AFIP Recognized as 2025 Diamond Award Winner for Compliance Training The 2025 Dealers’ Choice Awards have been announced by Bobit’s Dealer Group, publishers of Auto Dealer Today, Agent Entrepreneur, F&I and Showroom, and Providers & Administrators magazines....

​COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – April 30, 2024 – Cofounders Shannon Robertson and Tevis Grisso announced the launch of Dealer Resolve, a new complaint management tool developed specifically for dealerships. The cost-effective tool tracks, monitors and reports consumer...

Discover the most important news of the day and stay ahead with our comprehensive coverage.Huge congratulations to David Robertson for being inducted into the inaugural class of Bobit Dealer Group's Best-of-the-Best New F&I Hall of Famers and featured in the...