The Idaho Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) has proudly represented franchised auto dealers across Idaho for over 80 years. As the sole organization dedicated to advocating for Idaho’s dealers, IADA plays a critical role in maintaining the franchise distribution model and preventing direct sales by manufacturers within the state. This ongoing challenge is akin to a David versus Goliath struggle: Should manufacturers bypass dealers and sell directly, the viability of our industry would be impacted, affecting all stakeholders … our dealers, partners and sponsors. More importantly, our Idaho consumers would suffer as fewer dealers reduce local choices in purchasing and financing vehicles, reducing local free-market competition and leading to higher prices for all.

Over the years, IADA has successfully championed legislation that protects the franchise model and curtails direct sales by manufacturers. In the past two years, our efforts have been particularly effective in securing laws that ensure the survival of the franchise model here in Idaho. This crucial work involves substantial financial investment. Our dealers have contributed generously, supported by our valued IADA partners and sponsors saluted in our newsletter. Their commitment underscores our collective stake in this endeavor.

I urge you to contribute to AUTOPAC today. As a statewide PAC, contributions can be made by your business and/or from your personal accounts. Your business contributing to AUTOPAC helps ensure our dealerships survive not only for today but for tomorrow’s generations as well.

Sincerely,
Jim Addis
Executive Vice President