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About GNYADA

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association has been serving franchised new car dealers in the New York metro area for more than a century. 

News

Economic Impact

The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association’s Member Dealers are a powerful economic influence and contribute significantly to the creation of high paying jobs throughout the metropolitan area. There are more than 440 independent new car and truck dealerships in our area with strong, wellestablished ties to their communities, that are vital to the people who live and work there.

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Events

Class

Mastering Negotiation in Sales

Equip yourself with innovative negotiation strategies to excel in today’s sales environment.

Key Information

Presented By:

Ken Carlson, Carlson Automotive Resources LLC

Time:

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location:

Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357

Details

Learn how to guide customer negotiations toward win-win outcomes while maintaining credibility and protecting gross. Today’s customers are more sophisticated and knowledgeable than ever; to reach successful outcomes with buyers, sales professionals must now be master negotiators. This course will teach you how to stay in control, manage objections, and achieve higher customer offers, all while maintaining trust and building long-term relationships.

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm 
Location: Center for Automotive Education & Training
15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
GNYADA Member Fee: $175.00
Non Member Fee: $300.00

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Build trust in the sales process and maintain trust during negotiation
  • Use a logical approach to ease customer apprehensions
  • Remove barriers for effective communications
  • Plan for objections and prepare winning counter strategies
  • Strengthen your relationship with the customer throughout the process

About the Instructor: Ken Carlson is the owner of Carlson Automotive Resources LLC – A Training Company. He was formerly the Director of Training for Brown & Brown Dealer Services, F&I Resources and Burns-Kull Automotive Group. For over 33 years Ken has trained, coached, and developed thousands of dealership personnel throughout the U.S. Whether you are new or experienced in the business you will learn new strategies and techniques. Ken conducts training seminars in Sales, Sales Management, F&I Management and Service Advisor for dealer associations and dealerships. He is a student of the business and has attained AFIP Master-Lifetime Certification.

GNYADA Seminars, held in person, are developed by qualified dealership experts to meet the highest possible standards and deliver the latest information and effective solutions for your most pressing business needs. Our programs train new and seasoned dealership professionals to improve operations and profitability within each department.

Pricing

Member Fee
(After )

FREE


Non-Member Fee
(After )

$175.00

Class

Mastering Negotiation in Sales

Equip yourself with innovative negotiation strategies to excel in today’s sales environment.

Key Information

Presented By:

Ken Carlson, Carlson Automotive Resources LLC

Time:

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location:

Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357

Details

Learn how to guide customer negotiations toward win-win outcomes while maintaining credibility and protecting gross. Today’s customers are more sophisticated and knowledgeable than ever; to reach successful outcomes with buyers, sales professionals must now be master negotiators. This course will teach you how to stay in control, manage objections, and achieve higher customer offers, all while maintaining trust and building long-term relationships.

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm 
Location: Center for Automotive Education & Training
15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
GNYADA Member Fee: $175.00
Non Member Fee: $300.00

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Build trust in the sales process and maintain trust during negotiation
  • Use a logical approach to ease customer apprehensions
  • Remove barriers for effective communications
  • Plan for objections and prepare winning counter strategies
  • Strengthen your relationship with the customer throughout the process

About the Instructor: Ken Carlson is the owner of Carlson Automotive Resources LLC – A Training Company. He was formerly the Director of Training for Brown & Brown Dealer Services, F&I Resources and Burns-Kull Automotive Group. For over 33 years Ken has trained, coached, and developed thousands of dealership personnel throughout the U.S. Whether you are new or experienced in the business you will learn new strategies and techniques. Ken conducts training seminars in Sales, Sales Management, F&I Management and Service Advisor for dealer associations and dealerships. He is a student of the business and has attained AFIP Master-Lifetime Certification.

GNYADA Seminars, held in person, are developed by qualified dealership experts to meet the highest possible standards and deliver the latest information and effective solutions for your most pressing business needs. Our programs train new and seasoned dealership professionals to improve operations and profitability within each department.

Pricing

Member Fee
(After )

FREE


Non-Member Fee
(After )

$175.00

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Car Dealerships Supporting the Local Community

New Car Dealerships in the New York Metro area are not just places to buy or fix cars; they are essential community pillars. In the past year, GNYADA members donated over $19 million, demonstrating their strong commitment to improving lives through philanthropy. 

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The Value of Membership

Explore the many benefits and services you receive when you become a GNYADA member!

Workshops & Seminars

Workshops & Seminars

Webinars Series

Webinars Series

Dealership Advocacy

Dealership Advocacy

Education & Training

Education & Training

Guides & Resources

Guides & Resources

Exclusive Dealer Savings

Exclusive Dealer Savings

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