2025 Pub. 7 Issue 5

Jeep Portsmouth 2355 Lafayette Rd.Portsmouth, NH 03801(603) 431-8900Main Contact: Alan McLaren Porsche Nashua 9 Northeastern Blvd.Nashua, NH 03062(603) 578-3705Main Contact: Lisa Shea Auto Advisors 371 Georges Mills Rd.Springfield, NH 03284(603) 763-4466Main Contact: Eric LeClair

The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association is proud to honor its members’ milestone membership anniversaries.

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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.

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Evaluating your business matters because it provides you with a clear objective picture and a deep understanding of its current and future potential worth. A proper evaluation goes beyond identifying value and enables you to understand your dealership’s overall health, potential and future opportunities.

NHADA Loss Prevention offers two excellent safety awareness training videos that are ideal for sharing with employees during the fall and winter seasons. The brief 10-minute videos are comprehensive and specific to automotive businesses. It’s the perfect time for employees to watch these training videos, as driving conditions are becoming increasingly hazardous due to shorter daylight hours and the onset of winter weather in the state. The winter safety training covers noteworthy winter safety hazards, proper storm clean-up and best practices to avoid weather-related injuries.

May 2025 was a busy month for Manchester resident Matthew Robillard. He completed his Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) at Merchants Automotive Group and became a technician at the company, earned his associate degree in automotive technology from Manchester Community College (MCC), and he and his wife celebrated the birth of their first child. “It was kind of a mad dash to make it all happen,” he admitted.

When an employee is injured in a motor vehicle accident while working, there is frequently confusion as to whether a workers’ compensation claim should be filed. Some employers believe that it should be handled through auto insurance. However, the employees’ injuries must be handled like any other employee injury in the workplace, an Employer’s First Report of Injury must be promptly filed with NHADA WCT, and the injured employee must seek treatment within the company’s managed care network.

At the NHADA Insurance Division, we put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to employee benefits. We provide true one-stop shopping with access to medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance plans, giving members the power to shape benefits at the group level and make the choices that work best for their teams.

Auto and truck dealerships are navigating an evolving payment landscape. With the increased use of credit cards for both vehicle purchases and service transactions, processing costs have become a significant expense. One way dealerships consider managing these costs is through surcharging. At the same time, solutions offered by dealer-focused merchant service providers can help balance compliance, customer satisfaction and profitability.

When cold weather sets in, service departments close their garage doors. This has an immediate impact on the air quality in the shop, which can lead to service technician complaints centered on inadequate shop ventilation. Vehicle exhaust is loaded with thousands of contaminants resulting from the incomplete combustion of fuel. The primary culprit and largest

By having NHADA conduct HazCom training, Automotive Lift Safety Awareness, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training for high school automotive classes, students receive an early foundation in workplace safety that mirrors real industry standards.

More than 800 middle and high school students from across New Hampshire gathered at Manchester Community College for the 2025 Automotive Career Day. The event, hosted in partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire, provided students with the opportunity to explore degree-based automotive technology programs and connect directly with industry leaders.

NHADA is excited to welcome Capital Dealer Services Group as a Diamond Partner and our newly endorsed F&I provider, bringing expert finance and insurance solutions tailored for today’s dealerships.

The New Hampshire Automotive Education Foundation has taken career exploration to the next level with the launch of the NH Auto Careers Exploration trailer — a 24-foot mobile showcase designed to spark interest in automotive and transportation careers across the Granite State.

Even as New Hampshire transitions away from its long-standing state vehicle inspection program, one crucial fact remains: Federal law still requires many commercial vehicles to undergo a Federal Annual Inspection every 12 months. This inspection, governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), serves as the foundation of the nation’s effort to keep commercial vehicles mechanically safe and roadworthy.

NADA Show has long been known as the place where the auto retail industry comes together to learn, network and discover new solutions. In 2026, we’re raising the bar even higher with fresh programming, a reimagined schedule and more opportunities to engage.

Volunteerism has always been the heartbeat of our association. The automotive community in New Hampshire is built on relationships, shared purpose and a genuine desire to move our industry forward. When our members give their time and talents, the results reach far beyond their own businesses. They strengthen the foundation that keeps New Hampshire’s automotive sector growing and thriving.