Electric motorcycles, scooters, and specialty vehicles are becoming more popular with consumers. Many dealerships are adding these vehicles to their inventory, but doing so requires understanding different licensing rules, titling requirements, insurance considerations, and compliance obligations. This guide explains what dealers need to know before selling electric motorcycles and specialty vehicles.

Electric vehicle sales are growing, but so are the regulations surrounding incentives, advertising, warranties, and compliance. Dealers must understand federal tax credits, state rebate programs, disclosure requirements, and insurance considerations before expanding into EV inventory. Here’s what every dealership should know to stay compliant and protected.

Thinking about expanding your dealership lot? Learn the key financial, operational, and compliance factors dealers should evaluate before increasing inventory space and scaling their business.

FTC enforcement actions against auto dealers reveal costly compliance mistakes involving advertising, pricing, financing, and consumer data protection. This post breaks down key lessons from real FTC cases and explains how dealers can avoid violations, protect their license, and stay ahead of regulators.

Florida auto dealers face ongoing regulatory updates from the FLHSMV that can impact licensing, compliance, and daily operations. Understanding recent changes helps dealers avoid violations, delays, and penalties. Staying informed—and working with experienced industry partners—ensures smoother license renewals and continued compliance.

A contractor surety bond is a licensing requirement that protects the public and ensures contractors comply with state and local regulations. Required by many licensing authorities, these bonds provide financial protection if a contractor violates laws, commits fraud, or fails to meet licensing obligations. Unlike insurance, a surety bond does not protect the contractor—instead, the contractor is responsible for repaying any valid claims.

New car dealers often rely too much on word-of-mouth or outdated ads, but over 80% of buyers research online first. If your dealership isn’t visible on Google, social media, or auto marketplaces, you’re losing sales. Build a mobile-friendly website with local SEO, leverage social media with engaging posts and ads, list inventory on major platforms, encourage reviews, engage locally, and track results to adjust strategies. A strong digital presence attracts leads, boosts sales