**CRITICAL UPDATE: FACEBOOK**
Some of you might have noticed that Facebook has changed its policies, and features for Marketplace. This means that dealers have lost the ability to simply link your website vendor, or inventory vendor to Marketplace and have your inventory show up.
On September 13th this changed. Facebook changed their systems to make it impossible to do this, and a ton of dealers have been left in the dust. There are still ways to do this, but they are all going to require some work.
First, make sure that your page has a Manage Inventory tab. From that tab, you have two options: Manual and automatic. You want to use the Manual method. It will have you input all of the vehicle’s information, and then post it.
Now you CAN create a post with all of the vehicle information, and you should get an alert saying add to the marketplace.
Please note that the Interior & Exterior color will be set to black, and any model with numbers is going to have issues. Make sure that each field in that form is correct otherwise you will put yourself into a bad situation.
We are currently exploring options to add a partner to our partnership roster that has a tool to assist with this, but it is still a semi-manual situation.
We will be updating things as time progresses, but know that this is Facebook’s move to monetize Marketplace more substantially. This is their right to do but it is going to hurt used dealers.
Please note that I am highlighting the free method, the other option in manage inventory (automatic) is a paid option. If you are willing to leverage your cash to use this option please let us know how it works out.
Here is a link to Facebook talking about this topic:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/learn-more/business/vehicles/
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DEALER SOLUTIONS CHANGES STARTING JULY 15, 2021
OVDA is changing how Dealer Solutions content will be delivered to our members. Instead of collecting important information and publishing it every three months in a quarterly online magazine (which means some of the information is three months old by the time you receive it), we will be updating our website as information becomes available. So check back here frequently for important information and notices. Every three months we will post a series of questions. Answer the questions to receive your continuing education credit.
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OVDA POSTED 9/29/2021
Cars on American roads keep getting older
OVDA Posted 9/28/2021
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/28/cars-on-american-roads-keep-getting-older.html
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OVDA Posted 9/27/2021
NEW EMPLOYER CHILD CARE BENEFIT RULE GOES INTO EFFECT
By Paula Barran & Bruce Garrett
Barran Liebman, Oregon Law Firm
The Oregon Employment Department announced that a new temporary unemployment benefit availability rule will take effect next week. It is intended to clarify eligibility requirements for workers who must work around child care responsibilities, and will likely result in fewer workers being disqualified because of the operation of the eligibility requirements.
Under the new rule, workers must be available for suitable work for at least 40 hours per week, or one shift per day if their work is shift-based.
For example, the Department says that if a worker’s employer has two shifts available, but the worker is available for only one shift because of child care restraints, that employee will be eligible for benefits under the new rule. Previously, the worker would have to be available for both shifts in order to qualify for benefits. The Department explains: “Now when we say one shift, we do NOT mean one day of work. We mean one shift per day.” The Department considered the change necessary because its application means a shift worker needed to be available for all shifts. Here are two scenarios from the Department:
“Scenario 1: Your employer has two shifts for your position. Because your partner can only watch the kids during the evening shift, you must be available for the other shift to be considered ‘available to work.’”
Previously, you had to be available for all shifts during a day to qualify for benefits.
“Scenario 2: Your employer has 3 shifts for your position. Now that your child is back in school, you must be able and available to work the morning or day shift.”
The temporary rule also requires that new applicants complete “orientation activities” where they meet with a representative from WorkSource to receive assistance with their job search.
The Department will conduct a listening session with business and labor groups to gather feedback before drafting the permanent availability rule change.
Stay tuned for updates to Oregon’s unemployment rule changes.
For questions about the Employment Department’s rule change or for other questions about employer responsibilities concerning unemployment benefits, contact Paula Barran at 503-228-0500, or at [email protected]
Source: https://oregonbusinessreport.com
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OVDA Posted September 13th, 2021
Join the SBA Portland District Office on September 23, 2021 from 10:30-11:30am to learn about enhancements to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program:
From LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sam-goldstein-7b2b5817_new-enhancements-to-covid-economic-injury-activity-6842151861789818880-8UCw
• Increased COVID EIDL Cap. from $500,000 to $2 million.
• Expansion of Eligible Use of Funds to include prepayment of commercial debt and regular payments on federal business debt.
• Simplification of affiliation requirements to model those of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
• Change of size standards for non-profits and more.
More than $150 billion in COVID EIDL funding is still available through the end of the year. Register for the training below:
New Enhancements to COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program
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OVDA Posted Aug 3rd, 2021
OSHA releases temporary rules on wildfire smoke; heat in agricultural labor housing
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Changes Made to Title and Registration Handbook!
OVDA Posted 7/26/2021
https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/docs/summary.pdf
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OVDA Posted 7/23/2021
Don’t gut the small business deduction
BY BRAD CLOSE, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 06/29/21 04:30 PM EDT
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILL
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/560630-dont-gut-the-small-business-deduction
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OVDA Posted 7/22/2021
2021-Legislative-SummaryDown load now: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/About/GR/2021%20Legislative%20Summary.pdf
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OVDA posted 7/22/2021
Dealer Only
In order to better serve DMV customers, the Specialty Desk Unit will be implementing some changes with how we provide support. Effective Monday, June 28 the main SDU line (503) 945 -5184 will play the following message for callers:
Thank you for calling the DMV Specialty Desk. Our current processing time for dealer work is 11 weeks. If you are in need of assistance with a dealer transaction, please email [email protected] with the VIN number and concern. Someone will respond within 2 business days. Thank you for your patience while we address the high volume of transactions we are currently experiencing.
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OVDA posted 6/29/2021
| News Release |
| DMV continues expanding services as Oregon ends COVID-19 restrictionsNEWSROOMS: Video / sound bites from DMV Administrator Amy Joyce and customer testimonials, as well as still images available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wgtlmscvdsin32w/AAD0vjvVP_4_JrW0qsTlHx83a?dl=0 June 29, 2021DMV is continuing to expand services and increase choices for Oregonians who need services – online, by appointment and in person.“If the last time you visited DMV was before the pandemic, maybe you wished you could have gotten your service online,” DMV Administrator Amy Joyce said. “Now you can. Many more services are available now at DMV2U.”Demand for in-person DMV services remains high, so check DMV2U.Oregon.gov first to see if you can get what you need online. If not, you can make an appointment using DMV2U. Now you can!DMV has added over 20 services online in the past couple years. Among the most recent:You probably can renew or replace your driver license, permit or ID card, and DMV will mail it to you.You can start a vehicle title and registration application online, which includes a fee calculator to help figure out how much to include when you mail your transaction to DMV.You can renew your vehicle registration, order replacement stickers, or report a change of address if you move inside Oregon.New to Oregon and have an out-of-state driver license? You can start your application online, learn what you need to bring with you and schedule an appointment at a DMV office.DMV2U is part of ODOT’s commitment to put transformative technology to use to make Oregon’s transportation system more efficient and user friendly. Make an appointment at DMV2USome DMV services require an in-person visit – such as issuance of your first Oregon permit or license, testing, or adding the Real ID option or a motorcycle endorsement.“Every place in Oregon where people have been wanting to visit for the past 15 months – restaurants, resorts, concerts and DMV – will be crowded,” Joyce said. “Appointments are the best way to get DMV services now and in the future. Even after we catch up with the pandemic backlog, DMV will continue to offer appointments as a convenient option for Oregonians.”DMV adds appointment slots Monday evenings, and they fill fast, so check regularly for an open slot at offices near you. You can also find out online what you need to bring to DMV to ensure you get what you need in one visit. Limited standby serviceIf you choose to drop by your local DMV office to see if you can get standby service, many offices have a modern version of “take a number” – a “virtual lobby” that will text you when your turn at the counter is coming up. You can wait in your car or nearby the DMV.“If you visit without an appointment, there is a chance the office won’t have the capacity to serve all customers that day, and you may need to visit another day,” Joyce said. “That’s why we recommend appointments – to save you from waiting with no guarantee that office has capacity that day.”When COVID-19 restrictions end this week, no later than June 30, DMV offices will no longer require masks or physical distancing, or pandemic-related capacity limits on indoor waiting areas.Because of the confined space inside passenger cars, DMV will continue to require masks during drive tests for both customers and drive test examiners. Consider getting Real IDIf you travel by air or might in the future, consider getting the Real ID option when you renew your license, permit or ID card. You will need to visit a DMV office in person to apply for your first Real ID card.Starting in May 2023, you will need a Real ID-compliant form of identification at airport security checkpoints for all flights. Many people already have a Real ID-compliant credential, such as a passport or passport card.Find out your best option for air travel identification at Oregon.gov/RealID. If you want the Oregon Real ID option, you can create a checklist of documents you’ll need to bring to DMV with our online tool at Oregon.gov/RealID.###News media inquiries: David House at [email protected] or 503-945-5270.Other ODOT PIOs may be available for video and sound bites:Willamette Valley, North and Central Coast: Angela Beers-Seydel, 541-726-2442, or Lou Torres, 503-986-2880Portland Metro Area: Don Hamilton, cell 503-704-7452Eastern Oregon: Tom Strandberg, 541-963-1330Central Oregon: Kacey Davey, 541-280-2716Southwestern Oregon: Dan Latham, 541-957-3601, or Matt Noble, 503-779-9868Video / sound bites from DMV Administrator Amy Joyce and customer testimonials, as well as still images available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wgtlmscvdsin32w/AAD0vjvVP_4_JrW0qsTlHx83a?dl=0 |
| Learn how we’re evolving to build a modern transportation system based on sufficient funding and equity. www.oregon.gov/odot/Pages/SAP |
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The following Salvage Guide is to assist you in getting your needs taken care of with the Washington State DMV. If you have additional questions please contact them directly with the contact information in the guide.
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