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MADA champions Minnesota’s franchised new car and truck dealerships with powerful advocacy, expert compliance guidance, targeted training, and operational support that drives results.
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Who We Are
Trusted, Experienced, Focused on You
Since 1919, Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) has been the unified voice for Minnesota’s franchised new car and truck dealerships. We advocate for you at the Capitol, provide expert legal and compliance guidance, deliver title and registration solutions, and offer resources to strengthen your operations and brand.
Advocacy That Protects Your Business
Your voice at the Capitol—monitoring legislation, influencing policy, and fighting manufacturer overreach to safeguard your profitability and future.
Operational & Compliance Support
Expert support for title, registration, and compliance training to streamline processes and help you navigate complex regulations confidently.
Brand Building & Promotion
Full range of promotional branding, apparel, and products designed to enhance your professional image and keep your dealership visible.
Dealership Support
Championing dealerships through advocacy, expert legal guidance, comprehensive education, timely communication, and vibrant community networking.
Advocacy
Your voice at the Capitol — keeping your dealership compliant with evolving laws and regulations, safeguarding your legal rights and profitability, and fighting manufacturer overreach on behalf of Minnesota dealers.
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Title Solutions
Whether it’s quick answers through our hotline or on-site at your dealership, our experts keep deals moving. From clearing backlogs to navigating complex issues, we provide the guidance needed to stay compliant.
Certified Training Courses
Online and in-person courses designed to keep your team compliant, confident in best practices and prepared for today’s dealership challenges. Courses include Title Basics, the Certified Title and Registration Program, and the Minnesota Electric Vehicle Certification Course.
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Supplies & Branded Apparel
Branded apparel, promotional products, and dealership supplies — all in one place. From deal jackets and temp tags to stickers, banners, and custom-branded apparel, we provide the supplies that keep your dealership running smoothly and your brand visible.
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News & Events
Stay current with the latest industry news, legislative updates, and association announcements that impact Minnesota dealerships. Our members are at the heart of Minnesota’s automotive community, and we’re committed to keeping you informed and engaged.
700CREDIT DATA BREACH
700CREDIT Date Breach 700Credit reports that attackers accessed its 700Dealer.com web application on October 25 and copied consumer names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The affected data relates to consumer activity between May 2025 and October 2025....
MADA Partnership Highlighted at AAMVA Region 3 Conference
On Tuesday, October 4, AAMVA’s Region 3 Conference in Minneapolis highlighted MADA’s role as Minnesota’s sole EVTR inventory distributor. Greg Loper, Vehicle Services Program Director for Driver and Vehicle Services, participated in an Innovations Panel where he...
Minnesota’s Window-Tint Laws: What Dealers Need to Know
Minnesota law places strict limits on how dark or reflective window tint may be on vehicles operated in the state, and these limits apply directly to dealers when selling or modifying vehicles. Under Minnesota Statutes § 169.71, no additional tint may be applied to a...
Election Results Lead to More Special Elections
As anticipated, the balance of power in the Minnesota Senate remained in a one-seat DFL majority following the results of two special elections held on November 4. District 29 in Wright County elected Republican Michael Holmstrom Jr. to fill the vacancy left by the...
Training On Demand
MADA is making it easier than ever for your staff to get the training they need to excel in their roles. Coming this December, our Electric Vehicle Certification and Title Basics courses will be available on-demand. No more planning around monthly webinar...
EV Surcharge Now Based on MSRP
The Minnesota Legislature has approved a significant change to how electric vehicle (EV) surcharges are calculated. Initially, both the House and Senate proposed increasing the flat EV surcharge from $75 to $200 per year to help offset declining infrastructure tax...
Tragic News in Our Community
All of us at MADA are deeply saddened by the tragic events of June 14. We mourn the loss of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their golden retriever Gilbert. Our thoughts are also with Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, as we pray for...
Help Keep Our Voice Strong — Support CAR PAC
Coming off a highly active 2025 Legislative Session, MADA successfully advanced dealer priorities despite working with one of the most evenly divided legislatures in state history. That success didn’t happen by chance. It was made possible by long-standing...
Doc Fee Increase
Effective July 1, 2025 the maximum doc fee is the lesser of $350 or 10% of the value of the sale or lease. The 10% cap only applies if the value of the vehicles is $3,499 or less. Charging a doc fee is optional — dealers are not required to collect it — MADA does not...
EV Tax Credit Expiration
On July 4, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law, which includes a provision to phase out the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. “Acquired” refers to when the customer takes delivery and...
Dealership Resources
Endorsed Vendors
Endorsed Vendors are approved annually by MADA’s Board of Directors for their ability to offer high-quality products and services with special pricing for our members to help dealerships control costs across operations.
When Dealerships use Endorsed Vendors, Everyone Benefits:
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Dealers save with pre-negotiated pricing and trusted services.
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MADA earns support that helps offset costs to keep membership dues low.
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