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TADA's Current Endorsed Companies and Member Owned Programs

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A TADA endorsed company for over 30 years, American Fidelity Assurance Company provides quality insurance services to dealership employees. Disability, life and cancer coverage are valuable voluntary benefits available to TADA members and their employees through AFA. Section 125 flexible benefit plans as well as GAP and accident benefits are also offered by this trusted partner of Texas dealers. Visit with one the American Fidelity Representatives today.

As the endorsed F&I provider for TADA, American Financial & Automotive Services, Inc. is dedicated to maximizing profits for Texas dealers. Extensive development services offered through local Dealership Development Managers and a complete portfolio of customer friendly products enables American Financial to create financial growth for all areas of the dealership. Centered at the core of American Financial’s offerings are MasterTech and the Automotive Training Academy (ATA). MasterTech, the company’s vehicle service contract program, is an industry leader for coverage and administration, while the ATA specializes in preparing automotive professionals for today’s retail challenges.

American Financial’s portfolio of products and services includes: 

• Partners in Profits Dealership Development Program
• MasterTech Vehicle Service Contracts
• Automotive Training Academy
• MasterMenu
• Reinsurance
• GAP
• Credit Insurance
• Theft Registration
• Chemical Protection
• TIre and Wheel Protection

Reduce and Manage Energy Expenses with APPI

TADA has partnered with Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI) to provide the Powerful Solutions Program, an exclusive member benefit that assists members in managing and reducing their energy expenses.  APPI navigates the maze of energy deregulation by negotiating favorable "real-time" pricing and contract terms and conditions with competitive energy suppliers across the country.  APPI provides energy procurement services with minimal time commitment and no upfront cost. Visit APPI on the web at www.appienergy.com

Taking advantage of new legislation that allows trade associations to form self-insurance groups for workers compensation, the Texas Automobile Dealers Self Insurers Group (a.k.a. TADSIG) is a Dealer Owned Workers Compensation Program designed for the benefit of qualified TADA members. TADSIG provides a stable, cost effective and service driven insurance alternative. To gain the expertise and services needed to support the long-term success of TADSIG, TADA has partnered with Brentwood Services Administrators, a company with a successful history in administering self insured auto dealer programs.

The Cole Group provides pre-employment screening services including background checks, background interviews, drug testing, and motor vehicle records search.   Their focus is to learn as much about your job applicants as possible in order to help you make the right hiring decisions.  The Cole Group is Texas based, family owned, and currently utilized by over 300 Texas dealerships and 700 nationwide.

Since 1986, First National Merchant Solutions has offered TADA members a way to receive Visa and MasterCard payment processing solutions designed to meet their individual needs at rates based on the collective sales volume of TADA. Our focus is to provide all TADA members with positive experiences each time their customers use a credit/debit card as a form payment. Additionally, TADA members earn an attractive interest rate on their bankcard deposits through the use of an optional Performance One Interest Bearing Account.

Kaywood Distributing Company, a family-owned business, offers high-quality advertising specialties that are backed by outstanding service at competitive prices.

Compliance experts on all environmental, health, safety (EHS), and human resource (HR) issues with over 3,000 clients nationwide.  KPA's on site, on call, and online services will assure you a safer workplace, the highest level of compliance with EPA, OSHA and all other state and federal environment regulations.  KPA's Hotlink HR takes over all human resource issues such as hiring, terminations, policy manuals, mandatory training and recordkeeping.

A Texas based accounting firm founded in 1950 with a dedicated automotive services division, LGT provides comprehensive accounting services including audit services, internal controls, tax preparation, consulting and training. In addition, LGT sponsors the Controllers’ Roundtable offering continued education for dealership controllers.

MOC^® is a leading provider of innovative products, equipment and technology solutions specifically for dealerships’ Fixed Operations. Offering high quality products, software systems and equipment paired with unprecedented local and regional training and support, MOC^® is committed to providing Innovative Solutions and State-of-the-Art Programs that positively impact Fixed Operations performance and results.　

In conjunction with TADA Services' own Forms Department, Moore Store can supply the specialized products and supplies your dealership needs. In addition, Moore provides many printed items and supplies not normally provided by traditional automotive vendors. Moore also offers forms management Analysis-A Sole Source Supplier.

Panoptic^® Insurance, the newest profit center for TADA members, provides the opportunity for in-dealership, "turn-key" personal lines insurance agencies. With Panoptic^® Insurance, dealers are able to provide all-encompassing insurance solutions for their customers. Customers can purchase auto insurance, as well as home, health, and life insurance, helping to increasing your CSI, customer retention, and profitability. Panoptic^® Insurance partners with top-rated carriers, enabling dealer-owned agencies to offer multi-carrier quotes and coverages.

Panoptic^® Insurance provides the same excellent customer service you have come to expect from American Financial & Automotive Services, Inc.

For more information, visit www.AFASinc.com, call 800.967.3633, or e-mail info@PanopticIns.com.

UniFirst is one of the premier nationwide uniform suppliers. UniFirst can outfit your entire staff from showroom employees, to office staff, to technicians. They also offer floorcare and restroom products, as well as numerous other services.

Universal Lubricants, a leader in the lubricants industry for over 80 years, has partnered with TADA as a lubricants supplier and licensed collector of used oil, filters and antifreeze.  The used oil collection service, re-refinery, lubricant manufacturing facilities and new oil distribution system allows Universal to offer our customers a total closed loop process.  Universal's line of ECO Ultra lubricants, supported by point of sale material and sales training has been developed around dealership fixed operation needs.  Let Universal help you increase your revenues with every customer oil change.