Dealer Education

Iowa Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Education Law

LAW BECAME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007

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PRE-REGISTRATION
FEES
CLASS DATES / LOCATIONS - 2010
- Mason City - January 25
- Marshalltown - January 29
- Fort Dodge - February 8
- Estherville - February 12
- Ankeny - February 15
- Cedar Rapids - February 19
- Ottumwa - February 22
- Sheldon - March 12
- Ankeny - March 15
- Davenport - March 19
- Panora - March 19
- Burlington - March 22
Speciality Classes for 2010 - Cick Here for Class Description
CLASS TIMES

PRE-LICENSING

Applicants seeking to become a used motor vehicle dealer must take an 8 hour pre-licensing education class prior to obtaining a motor vehicle dealer's license.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Currently licensed used motor vehicle dealers who wish to retain their dealer license must take a 5 hour course , every two years, and prior to renewal.

INITIAL PHASE

The law became effective July 1st, 2007. Those who wish to remain as a used motor vehicle dealer in the state of iowa must take the required 5 hour continuing education class every two years and prior to license renewal. An applicant for renewal of a used motor vehicle dealer license who has met the pre-licensing education requirement within the preceding 24 months is exempt from the continuing education requirement for license renewal.

WHO MUST TAKE THE COURSE

At least one individual who is associated with the used motor vehicle dealer as an owner, principal, corporate officer, director or member or partner of a limited liability company or limited liability partnership shall complete the education program courses. Dealerships may send more than one individual to a class, however, certification will only be issued to the individuals described above. Identification may be required during the registration process. Payment will be required on a per person basis.

EXEMPTIONS

Motor vehicle rental companies having a national franchise; national motor vehicle auction companies; wholesale dealer only auction companies; used car dealerships owned by a franchise motor vehicle dealer; banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations.

CLASS CONTENT

The educational programming will include, but not be limited to, the examination of federal and state laws applicable to the motor vehicle industry and federal and state regulations pertaining to used motor vehicle dealers.

PRE-REGISTRATION

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus, for class on January 11, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Southeastern Community College - Burlington Campus, for class on January 15, 2010
To register call: 319-208-5375. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs Campus, for class on January 22, 2010
To register call: 712-325-3255 or 800-432-5852, ext. 3255. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Campus, for class on January 25, 2010
To register call: 641-422-4358. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Campus, for class on January 29, 2010
To register call: 641-752-4645 or 800-284-4823. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Iowa Central Community College - Fort Dodge Campus, for class on February 8, 2010
To register call: 800-362-2793, ext. 1292 or 515-574-1292. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Iowa Lakes Community College - Estherville Campus, for class on February 12, 2010
To register call: 800-252-5664. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus, for class on February 15, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education(KCCE) - Cedar Rapids Campus, for class on February 19, 2010
To register call: 1-800-332-8833. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa Campus, for class on February 22, 2010
To register call: 641-683-5249 or 800-346-4413. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Northwest Iowa Community College - Sheldon Campus, for class on March 12, 2010
To register call: 800-352-4907. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus, for class on March 15, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Scott Community College, Urban Center - Davenport Campus, for class on March 19, 2010
To register call: 563-441-4100. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Lake Panorama National Resort & Conference Center - IIADA Convention, Panora, for class on March 19, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 OR 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

Southeastern Community College - Burlington Campus, for class on March 22, 2010
To register call: 319-208-5375. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover

FEES

The Iowa Department of Education has set the fees for the courses as follows:

Pre-licensing Course: $ 199.00 per person, includes instructional manual
Continuing Education Course: $ 149.00 per person, includes instructional manual

LATE ARRIVALS:

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for a class the community college may ask that you reschedule

MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS

A used motor vehicle dealer owning more than one dealership in Iowa is only required to attend one class for all of their licensed used motor vehicle dealerships. Please provide dealership location and dealer license number and the community college will issue the necessary certificates for multiple dealerships.

CERTIFICATION

A community college will issue a certificate of completion to each person who successfully completes a pre-licensing or continuing education course. The certificate must be posted conspicuously in the dealership.

TESTING

The course will not require testing.

REPORTING

The community colleges will transmit to the Iowa Department of Transportation the name of the dealership individual who took the course, the date, the required number of hours, the dealership name and other data as may be required.

WEATHER NOTES

During the winter months, inclement weather may cause college campuses or locations to close. Participants should listen to local radio stations for closing information specific to their scheduled class location.

Please Note: If a participant arrives more than 15 minutes late for the class the community college might ask that you register for a future class.

REGISTRATION

Dealers will be asked to provide the following information: the class name and section number, participant’s social security number, date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail and credit card information.

PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED

Most colleges accept the following:
Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express

CLASS DATES / LOCATIONS

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. Mastercard, visa, or discover accepted. Company pay form available for registration at http://ce.dmacc.edu/. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. Food available in building 7 - bistro and building 5 cafeteria. 8 hour pre-licensing class: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
December 21, 2009	Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus Building 19, Room No. 10 2006 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 8 hour Course - PROF 501 15335 - Pre-Licensing Course

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
To Register Call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 8 Hour Pre-licensing Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
January 11, 2010	Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus Building 18, Room No.1 2006 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 8 hour Course - PROF 501 25576 - Pre-Licensing Course

Southeastern Community College - Burlington Campus
To register call 319-208-5375. Payment is required upon registration. Visa and MasterCard accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
January 15, 2010	Southeastern Community College River Park Place Room 103 610 N. 4th Street Burlington, Iowa 5 hour Course -# 19474 - Continuing Ed Course

Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, Iowa
To Register call: 712-325-3255 or 800-432-5852, ext. 3255. Pre-payment is required. Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 hour continuing ed class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.- Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS AND ADVERTISING RULES
January 22, 2010	Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Road Looft Hall, Room # 006 Council Bluffs, Iowa 5 hour Course - *Trade 9984**- Continuing Ed Course

North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Campus
To Register Call: 641-422-4358. Pre-payment is required. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND LENDERS
January 25, 2010	North Iowa Area Community College Muse Norris Conference Center 500 College Drive Mason City, Iowa 5 Hour Course: # 69910 – Continuing Ed Class

Iowa Valley Community College, Marshalltown Campus
To Register Call: 641-752-4645 or 800-284-4823. Pre-payment is required. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR AUTO DEALERS
January 29, 2010	Iowa Valley Community College 3702 South Center Street Room 608/610 Marshalltown, Iowa 5 Hour Course: BUP 2278 008 – Continuing Ed. Class

Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge
To Register Call: 800-362-2793, ext. 1292 or 515-574-1292. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard and Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
February 8, 2010	Iowa Central Community College Career Education Building, Room 108 One Triton Circle Fort Dodge, Iowa 5 Hour Course: ZSR-101-FD02 - Continuing Ed Class

Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville
To Register Call: 800-252-5664. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard and Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour continuing ed class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. AUTO DEALERS RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND LENDERS
February 12, 2010	Iowa Lakes Community College 300 South 18th Street Room 74 Estherville, Iowa 5 Hour Course: # 26147 - Continuing Ed. Class

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
To Register Call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 8 Hour Pre-licensing Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
February 15, 2010	Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus Building 18, Room No.1 2006 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 8 hour Course - PROF 501 25577 - Pre-Licensing Course

Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education(KCCE), Cedar Rapids, Iowa
To Register Call: 1-800-332-8833. Pre-payment is required. Credit card accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour Continuing Ed Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS & ADVERTISING RULES
February 19, 2010	Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education (KCCE) 7725 Kirkwood Blvd, S.W. Room No. 123 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 5 Hour Course: CBAU-125-STO-01 - Continuing Ed. Class

Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa Campus
To Register Call: 641-683-5249 or 800-346-4413. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa and Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour Continuing Ed Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR AUTO DEALERS
February 22, 2010	Indian Hills Community College Main Campus – 525 Grandview Ave. Arts & Sciences Center, Room 154 Ottumwa, Iowa 5 Hour Course: *10/YRREL2903501** - Continuing Ed Class

Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon Campus
To Register Call: 800-352-4907, ask for Continuing Education. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Discover, MasterCard and Visa. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour Continuing Ed. Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
March 12 , 2010	Northwest Iowa Community College Building C, Auditorium 603 W. Park Street Sheldon, Iowa 5 Hour Course: # 18656 - Continuing Ed. Class

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
To Register Call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 8 Hour Pre-licensing Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
March 15, 2010	Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus Building 18, Room No.1 2006 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 8 hour Course - PROF 501 25578 - Pre-Licensing Course

Scott Community College, Urban Center, Davenport Campus
To Register Call: 563-441-4100 Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour Continuing Ed. Class: 8:00 am. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR AUTO DEALERS
March 19 , 2010	Scott Community College, Urban Center - Davenport Eastern Iowa Community College District - Davenport Room 210 306 W. River Drive Davenport, Iowa 5 Hour Class: # 77420 - Continuing Ed. Class

Lake Panorama National Conference Center & Resort IIADA Convention. Panora, Iowa
TO REGISTER CALL: DMACC 515-964-6800 OR 800-342-0033 OR REGISTER ON LINE AT http://www.dmacc.edu/conteddesc/autodealer.asp. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour Continuing Ed Class 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please arrive at 8:45 a.m.
March 19 , 2010	Lake Panorama National Conference Center & Resort Lake Panorama, Panora, Iowa – IIADA Convention AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE - COURSE NO. CRN 26013 - Continuing Ed. Class BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS & ADVERTISING RULES - COURSE NO. CRN 26010 - Continuing Ed. Class DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND LENDERS - COURSE NO. CRN 26014 - Continuing Ed. Class

Southeastern Community College, Burlington Campus
To Register Call: 319-208-5375 - Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa and MasterCard. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. 5 Hour Continuing Ed. Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS & LENDERS
March 22, 2010	Southeastern Community College River Park Place Room 103 610 N. 4th Street Burlington, Iowa 5 Hour Course: # 19475 - Continuing Ed. Class

Dealer education class attendees will be able to pick the type of class they would like to attend during 2010. All classes will be held at the major community colleges throughout the state of Iowa. The IIADA website will always have updated information on these classes. If you have any questions, please call IIADA 641-755-4177. Dealer education information may be found on the various community college websites as well.

FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF PARTICIPANTS SOME CLASSES WILL BE “COMBO CLASSES” - BOTH PRE-LICENSING AND CONTINUING ED. CLASSES ON THE SAME DAY. OTHER LOCATIONS WILL OFFER ONLY THE 5 HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS. MAKE SURE IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING DEALER THAT YOU ONLY TAKE THE 5 HOUR CLASS. THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN A DEALER BEFORE SHOULD TAKE THE 8 HOUR CLASS.

SPECIALTY CLASSES FOR 2010 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE

CLASS WILL UPDATE DEALERS ON ANY NEW LAWS/RULES/REGULATIONS. DISCUSSION WILL BE HELD ON TIME 21 CHANGES. FTC RED FLAGS RULE COMPLIANCE WILL BE TAUGHT AND HOW TO PROPERLY DO DEALER PAPERWORK , TITLES AND HOW TO USE STANDARD DEALER FORMS AND THE DOT WEBSITE.

2. BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS AND ADVERTISING RULES

THIS CLASS WILL PROVIDE UPDATES TO DEALERS ON NEW LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL PROVIDE A THOROUGH PRESENTATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW FOR A TOTALLY COMPLIANT BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATION. THIS CLASS WILL ALSO INCLUDE ADVERTISING RULES AND REGULATION. SUBJECT MATTER WILL REVOLVE AROUND CONSUMER AND DEALER PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW.

3. DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES - WORKING WITH BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS, OTHER LENDING SOURCES, AND CONSUMERS

DEALERS WILL BE UPDATED REGARDING ANY NEW STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. REVIEW OF GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY, SAFEGUARDS, RED FLAGS RULE, AND THE PATRIOT ACT. DEALERS WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CONSUMER FINANCE RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAW AND WHAT LENDERS EXPECT OF DEALERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF SELLING SERVICE CONTRACTS AND WARRANTIES IN IOWA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING WITH REPUTABLE PROVIDERS. DEALERS WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE PROPER PAPERWORK TO USE WHEN WORKING WITH LENDERS.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REGARDING, DNR, EPA AND DOT REQUIREMENTS FOR DEALERS.

CLASS WILL ALSO PROVIDE UPDATES TO DEALERS ON NEW LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. CLASS WILL ALSO FAMILIARIZE DEALERS WITH BECOMING A BOAT, ATV AND SNOWMOBILE DEALER IF YOU HAVE A SERVICE DEPARTMENT, BODY SHOP, OR SALVAGE YARD IN YOUR DEALERSHIP THIS WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT CLASS TO TAKE.

CLASS TIME

If a college is offering only the 5 hour course it will start at 8:00 a.m promptly. If a college is offering both the Pre-licensing course and the continuing education course the Pre-licensing class will start at 8:00 a.m and the continuing education course will start at Noon.

IIADA ENCOURAGES THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN ANY TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL OR DEALER TRAINING COURSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 8 HOUR COURSE BECAUSE OF THE VALUABLE INFORMATION YOU WILL BE GIVEN. THOSE WHO HAVE HAD PRIOR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING REGARDING DEALERSHIPS MAY OPT FOR THE 5 HOUR COURSE.

INSTRUCTORS

IIADA WILL PROVIDE THE INSTRUCTORS FOR THESE COURSES AND THOSE CHOSEN AS INSTRUCTORS WILL, WHEN POSSIBLE, BE CURRENT OR FORMER DEALERS. ADDITIONALLY, SOME INSTRUCTORS WILL COME FROM THE REGULATORY SIDE OF THE INDUSTRY.