{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#417 - Auto Dealer Compliance & Attorney General Enforcement 2025 with Steve Levine","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/417-auto-dealer-compliance-attorney-general-enforcement-2025-with-steve-levine","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/8164a88/podcast/play/115043213/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417486698-44100-2-ff4300c255cb.mp3","description":"In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with compliance expert Steve Levine from Ignite Consulting to discuss the biggest compliance challenges facing auto dealers in 2025.What You'll Learn:Why state Attorney Generals are getting more aggressive with dealer enforcementHow to properly manage and document customer complaintsWhat constitutes a \"complaint\" and why it matters for your dealershipDocument retention requirements and best practicesNew FTC rules on Google reviews and compensation disclosureWebsite compliance issues including stock image licensingThe importance of annual document reviewsKey Topics Covered:State regulator activity and AG investigationsComplaint management systems that actually workFee transparency and profit center scrutinyBetter Business Bureau complaint trackingBHPH dealer-specific compliance considerationsGoogle review regulations and FTC enforcementWebsite copyright and licensing issuesAbout Steve Levine: Steve Levine is a compliance consultant with Ignite Consulting Partners, specializing in helping independent dealers stay compliant with ever-changing state and federal regulations.Resources: Contact Steve: info@ignitecp.com Website: igniteconsultingpartners.com Compliance Unleashed Conference - April (NABD United)Support the businesses that support the podcastBuckeye Risk ServicesReinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPayBuy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPSGPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Email: info@independentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with another dealer who needs a fresh perspective.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":1027.1,"endTime":1031.1,"type":"car","title":"GMC Yukon","url":"/cars/gmc/yukon","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/GMC_Yukon_Denali_%28GMTK2UG%29_Washington_DC_Metro_Area%2C_USA.jpg","quote":"...a friend of mine that I sold a Yukon to that just started acting up...","canonicalId":"car:gmc:yukon","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV known for its spacious interior and strong towing capabilities. 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