Initial Notification: TxDMV Website Issues (1/27/2020)

Good afternoon,

TxDMV website is currently experiencing intermittent connectivity issues. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issues.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division
  

 

 

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Initial Notification: TxDMV Website Issues (1/27/2020)

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Reminder: 2020 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

Help MCD improve performance by taking this brief Customer Satisfaction Survey to let us know how we’re doing and what areas we need to focus on in the future. Take it anytime between now and Sunday, February 9. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TxDMV_MCD_2020

 

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Reminder: 2020 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

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Public hearing on assembled vehicle rules

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will hold a public hearing on the proposed rules regarding assembled vehicles. The proposed rules address the inspection, titling, and registration of assembled vehicles. The hearing is Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Lone Star room at 4000 Jackson Avenue, Building 1, Austin, Texas 78731. More information is at www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

 

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Public hearing on assembled vehicle rules

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Rescheduled: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/25/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

Per county request, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has rescheduled the RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release for February 1, 2020.  A reminder notification will be sent out next week regarding the maintenance.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Rescheduled: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/25/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/25/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of January 24, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and webDEALER System. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:

Starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (1/25/2020) through 10:00 AM Sunday (1/26/2020):

  • RTS POS
  • webDEALER/eTAG
  • MVI-Net
  • IVTRS
  • Temp Permits

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet Down buyer’s tags.   As you know, every dealer is now allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags.  If you have less than 30 printed, print your full allocation now so you are prepared when the if the webDEALER system is unavailable.  Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is accessible.  Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Also remember that unused Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the maintenance is complete. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Initial Notification: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/25/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

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Rescheduled: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/18/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has rescheduled the RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release for January 25, 2020.  A reminder notification will be sent out next week regarding the maintenance.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Rescheduled: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/18/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

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2020 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

Help MCD improve performance by taking this brief Customer Satisfaction Survey to let us know how we’re doing and what areas we need to focus on in the future. Take it anytime between now and Sunday, February 9. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TxDMV_MCD_2020

 

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2020 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – MLK Day 2020

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours may vary. Registration renewal is available online 24/7 at www.TxDMV.gov.

Oversize/Overweight permits: Motor Carrier Oversize/Overweight permits can be ordered online 24/7 through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) at www.TxDMV.gov.

 

 

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – MLK Day 2020

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Initial Notification: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/18/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good evening,

Over the weekend of January 17, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and webDEALER System. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:

Starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (1/18/2020) through 10:00 AM Sunday (1/19/2020):

  • RTS POS
  • webDEALER/eTAG
  • MVI-Net
  • IVTRS
  • Temp Permits

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet Down buyer’s tags.   As you know, every dealer is now allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags.  If you have less than 30 printed, print your full allocation now so you are prepared when the if the webDEALER system is unavailable.  Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is accessible.  Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Also remember that unused Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the maintenance is complete. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: RTS/webDEALER 9.5.1 Release (1/18/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

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Resolved: TxDMV Network Issues (1/14/2020 @ 9:00PM)

Good evening,

TxDMV has resolved the network issues that were causing slowness and connectivity delays.  

 

If you experience new issues, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service Department.

 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Resolved: TxDMV Network Issues (1/14/2020 @ 9:00PM)

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/14/2020 @ 9:00AM)

Good morning,

TxDMV continues to experience network issues that are causing slowness and connectivity delays.  This issue is making it appear that systems are down, however all systems are available.  We are working to resolve these issues and will send updates periodically.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/14/2020 @ 9:00AM)

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020 @ 1:22PM)

Good afternoon,

TxDMV continues to experience network issues that are causing slowness and connectivity delays.  We are working to resolve these issues and will send updates periodically.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020 @ 1:22PM)

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020 @ 12:05PM)

Good morning,

TxDMV continues to experience network connectivity issues.  This includes access to TxDMV applications and phones.  Users may be experiencing longer than normal wait times when attempting to contact TxDMV.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020 @ 12:05PM)

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020)

Good morning,

TxDMV will be performing emergency network maintenance at 11:00 A.M. During the maintenance the following applications will be unavailable:

  • RTS POS
  • webDEALER/eTAG
  • eLicensing
  • MVI-Net
  • IVTRS
  • Temp Permits

Please log out of the above applications before 11:00 A.M.

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the emergency maintenance is completed. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020)

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Initial Notification: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020)

Good morning,

TxDMV is currently experiencing network issues that may result in intermittent network connectivity to the following applications:

  • RTS POS
  • webDEALER/eTAG
  • eLicensing
  • MVI-Net
  • IVTRS
  • Temp Permits

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the issue has been resolved. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020)

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Resolved: webDEALER Unavailable (1/13/2020 @ 9:00AM)

Good morning,

The webDEALER system was available as of 9:00AM this morning, 1/13/2020. If you experience new issues with the webDEALER system, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department.

The statewide ticket for this issue is: 233059

Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is accessible. Doing this will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.

Thank you,

TxDMV ITSD

Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

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Resolved: webDEALER Unavailable (1/13/2020 @ 9:00AM)

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Unavailable (1/13/2020 @ 8:30AM)

Good morning,

The webDEALER system is currently unavailable. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 10:00 AM this morning 1/13/2020.

The statewide ticket for this issue is: 233059

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet Down tags.  Every dealer is allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags. Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is accessible.  Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.

Thank you,

TxDMV Customer Service

Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Unavailable (1/13/2020 @ 8:30AM)

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County Webinars to discuss RTB 002-20 "Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer"

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Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and motor vehicle dealers to discuss RTB #002-20, “Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer.”

The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please reserve your virtual “seat” as soon as possible by registering through one of the links.

Webinars

Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8864231261211422723

Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8405750305791204354

Tax assessor-collectors and deputies, continuing education credit may be considered for your participation in certain Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) hosted webinars. To log your participation, please use the Continuing Education Credit Hours tracking tool on the Tax Assessor-Collectors hub by clicking the Continuing Education Credit icon.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.

 

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County Webinars to discuss RTB 002-20 "Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer"

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RTB 002-20 Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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RTB 002-20 Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 27, 2019, issue of the Texas Register

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules to 43 TAC Ch. 217 and 43 TAC Ch. 221 in the December 27, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.

 

The adoptions are effective January 2, 2020, and include:

            (1) new §217.15 concerning title to a travel trailer used by the government agency;

            (2) amendments to §217.27 concerning extended registration of a trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer;

            (3) amendments to §217.41 concerning disabled parking placard applications; and

            (4) amendments to §§221.1, 221.2, 211.11, 221.13, 221.20, 221.41; repeal of §217.12; and new §221.54 concerning salvage vehicle dealer licensing, licensing fees, site inspections, and the activities of an independent motor vehicle dealer holding a general distinguishing number.

 

 

 

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 27, 2019, issue of the Texas Register

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 20, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted amendments to §215.83 and §221.17 to allow military spouses with out-of-state licenses to engage in business in Texas. The effective dates of the rules are December 29, 2019. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.

 

 

 

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 20, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.

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January 2020 Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions to VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and between Title and Reg).

Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.

Chapter 1 – General
Section 1.1, “Definitions,” was updated to remove the Salvage Vehicle Agent section as a result of Senate Bill (SB) 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature. SB 604 repealed Occupations Code, Section 2302.107, regarding a Salvage Vehicle Agent License. The manual was updated throughout to remove all references to a salvage vehicle agent and license, which includes removing Section 5.4, “Salvage Vehicle Agent License,” in Chapter 5.

Chapter 5 – Salvage Dealers
Section 5.1, “Salvage Vehicle Dealer License,” was updated to include additional acts that a salvage vehicle dealer may perform when issued a salvage vehicle dealer license, as a result of SB 604 and changes to Occupations Code, Chapter 2302.

Additionally, this section and references throughout the manual were updated to specify a salvage vehicle dealer may only sell salvage or nonrepairable motor vehicles that have been issued a salvage or nonrepairable vehicle title, as detailed in Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #008-19.

Chapter 9 – Forms, References, and Q&As
Section 9.5, “Questions and Answers,” was updated to include the above referenced changes for salvage vehicle dealers and the changes detailed in RTB #008-19.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

JK:TT:KJ

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January 2020 Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual Update

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January 2020 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions to VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and between Title and Reg).

Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.

Chapter 15 – Vehicles Exempt from Disclosure
Section 15.2, “Vehicles Exempt from Disclosure,” and Section 15.4, “Odometer Title Brand,” were updated to specify vehicles with an odometer brand of MILEAGE EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS or NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE will retain the brand on the motor vehicle record even once the vehicle becomes exempt from odometer disclosure due to programming changes with RTS Release 9.5.

Chapter 25 – Motor Vehicle Dealers
Section 25.8, “Dealer License Number and Buyer Tag Issuance Validations,” was added to provide information on how to process title transactions when the dealer license number or issuance of a buyer tag is not validated in RTS due to programming changes with RTS Release 9.5 and as detailed in Registration and Title Bulletin #011-19.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

JK:TT:KJ

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January 2020 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

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January 2020 Registration Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Registration Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions to
VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and Title and Reg).

Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.

The majority of the manual revisions include changes from the 86th Legislative Session. The following are brief summaries of the chapters updated in the January 2020 revision.

Chapter 3 – Disabled Persons
Section 3.8, “Plates and Placards,” was updated as a result of House Bill (HB) 3163, to specify that the Persons with Disabilities License Plates and Placards (Form VTR-429) brochure must be given to customers when issuing a Disabled Parking Placard and Disabled Person license plates, as detailed in Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #006-19.

Chapter 9 – Registration Fees
Section 9.3, “Trailer or Semitrailer Fees,” was updated to add a new subsection regarding extended trailer registration as a result of HB 1262 and detailed in RTB #009-19.

Chapter 18 – Specialty and Personalized Plates
Section 18.2, “Personalized License Plates,” was updated to specify that a Dealer Personalized License Plate replacement can be requested through each local county tax office. The proper way to collect fees in the Registration and Title System for Dealer Personalized License Plates was also updated.

Chapter 19 – Military Specialty License Plates
Section 19.2, “General Application Procedures,” was updated as a result of HB 3163, to specify the Persons with Disabilities License Plates and Placards (Form VTR-429) brochure must be given to customers when issuing Disabled Veteran specialty license plates, as detailed in RTB #006-16.

Chapter 20 – Restricted Distributions Specialty License Plates
Section 20.5, “Occupational License Plates,” was updated as a result of HB 3343 to add the Peace Officer Purple Heart specialty license plate.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

JK:TT:TM

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January 2020 Registration Manual Update

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Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar – San Antonio

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on January 23rd, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.  This presentation will be a broad overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the motor vehicle dealer industry.

Representatives from our Enforcement and Vehicle Title and Registration divisions will provide valuable information on dealer operations and titling requirements.  We will also have a representative from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner who will provide instruction on financing options for dealers. This information is beneficial for any parties interested in becoming a dealer as well as the seasoned independent and franchise dealers seeking new information affecting the regulations associated with the motor vehicle dealer industry.

We are excited to have you join us to learn and discuss issues that concern you and your business.

Thank you;

Stacey Cullen, Staff Services Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

SC

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Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar – San Antonio

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