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NJ CAR Academy Classes For March & April

Feb 17, 2017

Still Time To Register For AFIP Workshop & Exam Classes

Scheduled For March 7th & 16th In Livingston, NJ

NJ CAR’s AFIP Certification Program provides the tools and education necessary to keep your dealership compliant with the rapidly-changing State and federal regulations that apply to the F&I process. The diploma on your wall shows your customers that you are an Industry Leader and a trained F&I professional. Certification is highly recommended by NADA, NIADA and Route One, as well as many manufacturers and lenders.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017

This live AFIP Prep for Exam Workshop will cover all the materials and information needed to pass the AFIP Certification Exam. It is the “SAT Prep” for the AFIP Exam. Seminar begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3 PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the offices of Citrin Cooperman (290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 3310, Livingston, NJ 07039). The cost of the Seminar is $199 per person for NJ CAR Dealer Members.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017

The AFIP Certification Exam will be proctored and will include a two-hour review prior to taking the Exam. Seminar begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the offices of Citrin Cooperman (290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 3310, Livingston, NJ 07039). The cost of the Seminar is $199 per person for NJ CAR Dealer Members.

This course helps ensure you not only master the State and federal regulations, but also are better equipped to apply them to daily in-store situations.

EARN A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION ALONG WITH YOUR AFIP CERTIFICATION

Individuals who complete AFIP training and successfully pass the exam can now earn one of three professional designations, which reflects AFIP’s three-tiered continuing education curriculum. The titles of Certified Professional in Financial Services (CPFS), Senior Certified Professional in Financial Services (SPFS) and Master Certified Professional in Financial Services (MPFS) will be awarded to individuals achieving basic, senior and master certification, respectively. To verify your status, contact AFIP at 817.428.2434 or email them at [email protected].

NJ CAR Motor Vehicle Title Clerk TrainingMarch 22-24, 2017 In Edison; April 3-5, 2017 In Ewing

Individuals who successfully complete the NJ CAR Motor Vehicle Title Clerk Certification Program will have a full, working knowledge of New Jersey Motor Vehicle documents and procedures. Although the Program has been designed for New Jersey title clerks, it is extremely valuable to office managers, controllers, and anyone else who provides support to the title clerk position in your dealership.

Topics covered include: New Jersey Identification Information; General Title Procedures; Lien Information and Select Title Transactions; Corrections and Centrally Processed Transactions; Power of Attorney Forms; Odometer Disclosure; Registrations; Special Plates; Dealer Temporary Tags; Preparation of Documents; New Jersey Sales & Use Tax; Business License Services and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Fees.

The Motor Vehicle Title Clerk Certification Program will be held each day from 8:30 AM until 4 PM (breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided). The first course will be held March 22-24, 2017 at the Bell Audi Training Center (782 Route 1, Edison, NJ 08817). The second course will be held April 3-5 at NJ CAR Headquarters (856 River Road, Ewing, NJ 08638). The three-day Program costs only $449 per person and includes all required materials (including a copy of the most recent NJ CAR Motor Vehicle Training & Reference Manual).

REGISTERING FOR NJ CAR ACADEMY CLASSES IS EASY

To register for any NJ CAR ACADEMY training, please visit the NJ CAR ACADEMY page under the Education drop-down menu on the NJ CAR Website (http://www.njcar.org). For your convenience, a Registration Form has also been attached to this NewsLetter.