Resources and publications: Vehicle and boat dealers

Associations

These organizations support vehicle and vessel dealers through education and advocacy:

• American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
• Independent Dealers Education Association (IDEA)
• Washington State Automobile Dealer's Association (WSADA)
• Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association (WSIADA)

Brochures

Read helpful publications about buying and selling vehicles and boats:

• Tips for buying a vehicle
  • English: Fast Facts and Helpful Hints: Buying a Vehicle
  • Español: Información de interés y consejos útiles: Compra de un Vehículo

Business resources

Use these resources to help you with your regular operations:

• Carfax: Vehicle history reports

Government agencies

Learn more about dealer regulations and business practices in Washington:

• Personal vehicle emission testing
• Washington clean car standards
• Washington State Department of Revenue: Tax information
• Lemon Law
• Office of the Attorney General

Related information

• Forms: Vehicle and boat dealers
• News and updates: Vehicle and boat dealers