Who We Are
Founded in 1919, we are the only advocate for franchised new car and truck dealers in Minnesota, providing legal, legislative and automobile industry information for our members.
MADA is an advocate for Minnesota's retail motor vehicle industry and an important source of legal, legislative and industry information.
Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association is the only advocate for franchised new car and truck dealers in Minnesota providing advocacy, specialized expertise, training and communications.
MADA was founded in 1919 to represent new car and truck dealers, both domestic and international franchises. All, or almost all Minnesota franchised dealerships have chosen to belong to MADA.
ADVOCACY
Working to support the legislative and regulatory needs of automobile dealerships.
EXPERTISE
In-house legal counsel with specialized experience are always available.
EDUCATION
Dozens of classes and online training offer specialized learning.
COMMUNICATION
Informing and responding to MADA members through a variety of media.
RECENT NEWS
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JulState Auto Dealers Denounce Walz Administration's CA Car Rule
Governor Walz has officially signed off on adoption of California's low emission and zero emission vehicle standards, effective on January 1, 2024 for model... - 7
MayMADA Statement on ALJ Ruling
Statement from MADA President Scott Lambert on ALJ Ruling
We are not surprised by the Administrative Law Judge’s ruling today. With... - 27
AprMADA Cautions Consumers Amid Wave of Catalytic Converter Thefts
With a growing number of unhappy customers seeking replacements for their stolen catalytic convertors, the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) is... - 20
JanMADA Pushes for Pause on California Cars
MPCA should pump the breaks with policy changes coming from Washington and California
New MADA Service
MADA Service, Parts, & Collision Council is the only membership organization that is created solely to support and promote
Minnesota new car dealership services by providing:
- A clear voice in the marketplace advancing dealership collision and service centers
- Skilled government advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues
- Specialized support and information specific to new car dealership collision and service industry
- Expertise in new car dealership issues
In short, it’s the goal of this council to promote the health and growth of dealership service work and dealership body work.