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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

Service BDC Manager & Appointment Coordinator Training

Increase service appointments and strengthen long-term service retention.

Key Information

Presented By:

Mark Rodriguez, Auto Client Care, Inc.

Time:

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location:

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

Details

As profit margins tighten and operational costs rise, consistent communication and effective appointment management are essential to retaining customers and driving long-term service profitability. Participants will learn how to build a structured outreach process, improve appointment quality, support advisors, and create stronger links between sales and service. The course focuses on practical techniques that increase show rates, improve upsell opportunities, and enhance the customer experience during every interaction.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Center for Automotive Education & Training
15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Level: Intermediate
GNYADA Member Fee: $175.00
Non-Member Fee: $225.00

Attendees will learn techniques for:

  • Scheduling strategic service appointments that serve both the customer and the advisor
  • Preparing for upcoming service visits using digital tools (Carfax, vAuto, AAX, and more)
  • Building an effective Sales-to-Service and Service-to-Sales handoff
  • Asking for and securing upsell opportunities over the phone

About the Instructor: Mark Rodriguez is founder and President of Auto Client Care, Inc., an automotive sales and sales management training organization. With over 20 years of retail and training experience, Mark specializes in training and coaching personnel to deliver world-class customer service.

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

Service BDC Manager & Appointment Coordinator Training

Increase service appointments and strengthen long-term service retention.

Key Information

Presented By:

Mark Rodriguez, Auto Client Care, Inc.

Time:

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location:

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

Details

As profit margins tighten and operational costs rise, consistent communication and effective appointment management are essential to retaining customers and driving long-term service profitability. Participants will learn how to build a structured outreach process, improve appointment quality, support advisors, and create stronger links between sales and service. The course focuses on practical techniques that increase show rates, improve upsell opportunities, and enhance the customer experience during every interaction.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Center for Automotive Education & Training
15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Level: Intermediate
GNYADA Member Fee: $175.00
Non-Member Fee: $225.00

Attendees will learn techniques for:

  • Scheduling strategic service appointments that serve both the customer and the advisor
  • Preparing for upcoming service visits using digital tools (Carfax, vAuto, AAX, and more)
  • Building an effective Sales-to-Service and Service-to-Sales handoff
  • Asking for and securing upsell opportunities over the phone

About the Instructor: Mark Rodriguez is founder and President of Auto Client Care, Inc., an automotive sales and sales management training organization. With over 20 years of retail and training experience, Mark specializes in training and coaching personnel to deliver world-class customer service.

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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