2025 Pub. 7 Issue 2

Car One Auto Body Inc. 55 Pelham Rd.Salem, NH 03079(603) 893-8400Main Contact:Richard Carbone Millyard Auto LLC 161 E. Hollis St.Nashua, NH 03060(603) 577-9800Main Contact:Carlos Arias Stratham Auto Repair 12 Portsmouth Ave.Stratham, NH 03885(603) 418-7152Main Contact:Stacey Hager

A & A Motors 5 Hampshire St., Unit 5ASalem, NH 03079(603) 458-6496Main Contact: Abel Ventura Brentwood Power Equipment Center 244 Rte. 125Brentwood, NH 03833(603) 642-3201Main Contact: Dave Flagg Consolidated Utility Equipment Service Inc. 14 Caldwell Dr.Amherst, NH 03031 (603) 889-4071Main Contact: Joyce Reczko FC Motors 1086 Candia Rd.Manchester, NH 03109(603) 965-2870Main Contact: Eduard Fandunyan Kane’s

We are celebrating those who have continued to show their commitment and dedication throughout the years. We thank our faithful members for helping us reach over 100 years as an association, and we look forward to many more years of serving excellence to all our members.

These partners have answered the call and supported NHADA programs and events. Please consider your partners first when you need professional services for your business. To become a NHADA partner, please call Kaleena Guzman at (603) 224-2369, or email her at kguzman@nhada.com. Learn more at nhada.com/partnership-program/partners.

You take pretty good care of your teeth — brushing and flossing daily. You don’t really have any major dental issues. Is it really necessary for you to schedule dental checkups unless there is a problem?

In 2004, brothers Scott and Sean Mullin were looking for a way to turn their shared passion for motorcycle riding and racing into an honest living. At the time, Sean was working in outside sales, and Scott was finishing up his degree at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), where Sean had also studied. In one of Scott’s senior classes, he entered the Holloway Prize competition — a contest for the best new business plan — and ended up winning first prize and seed money! Around the same time, their father, George, had been looking for a business to buy, hoping to fulfill his lifelong dream of running a family-owned company. When he came across a listing for Jon’s Cycle Barn in Wilton, the timing felt right and a conversation with the owner soon turned into a deal that would launch the family’s next chapter, opening the doors to Souhegan Valley Motorsports (SVM) in June of 2005.

As safety consultants in the automotive industry, we cannot stress enough the importance of proper forklift training and adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

As spring begins, the NHADA workforce team is on the move, traveling across New Hampshire to connect with students and highlight exciting automotive career opportunities. From lively career fairs and interactive classroom presentations to immersive field trips at local dealerships and community colleges, we’re engaging students at every stage of their academic journey, inspiring the future of the automotive industry.

Register for the 2025 NIADA Convention and Expo.

National Powersports Distributors in Pembroke, New Hampshire, hosted an exciting two-day motorcycle expo on Jan. 25 and 26, bringing together riders and enthusiasts despite the challenges of winter. The event served as a vibrant hub for the motorcycle community, offering an opportunity to connect, explore new gear and celebrate a shared passion for riding — even in the middle of the snow season.

As the pandemic hopefully winds down, NHADA WCT members will be hiring new employees. When hiring, the first thing to consider is if you are hiring the right person for the job. National studies have found that 30-40% of workers sustaining on-the-job injuries have been on the job for less than a year. For that reason, it is critical that NHADA WCT members take the time to hire the right person for the job.

Vehicle safety inspections often rely on the experience and judgment of the certified technician performing the inspection. Deciding whether a vehicle passes or fails is a significant responsibility that rests entirely with the inspector. In 2019, state legislators recognized the need to clarify ambiguous laws to help make these decisions more straightforward and less stressful for inspectors. Their goal was to support you in making fair, informed decisions without fearing losing your inspection license for not automatically failing anything borderline. Maintaining the integrity of the inspection program is essential. It starts with you, the inspector, following clear guidelines such as these. Repeated non-compliance not only weakens public trust in the program but also raises concerns among legislators about its effectiveness.

New Hampshire’s motor vehicle businesses are more than just where Granite Staters buy and service their vehicles — they’re the backbone of our local economy and pillars of our communities. During National Small Business Week, we proudly spotlight the member businesses that drive economic vitality, create high-quality jobs and reinvest in the neighborhoods they serve.

NADA’s political action committee, NADA PAC, is a critical part of NADA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill. NADA PAC receives voluntary personal contributions from dealers and managers of NADA-member dealerships and contributes to pro-business candidates for the U.S. House and Senate.

HB 1243, which repealed and reenacted RSA 361-A (the Retail Installment Contract law), was signed into law on Aug. 2, 2024, by Gov. Sununu. The provisions of RSA 361-A went into effect upon signing. The New Hampshire Banking Department (NHBD), which has always had authority over retail vehicle sellers, now plans to do an electronic exam of all licensees.