While franchised dealers surely want to turn plenty of used and new metal this summer, the National Automobile Dealers Association suggested that they welcome another kind of “up” who might be equally as important as the potential buyer for a vehicle that’s been in inventory for too long.

NADA emphasized the upcoming congressional recesses this summer provide an “ideal” opportunity for dealers to meet with their members of Congress to discuss the association’s legislative priorities. The congressional recess schedule for the House and Senate is now through July 5 and again from July 18 to September 6.

“Meetings with members of Congress at home — either at their district offices or at the dealership — go a long way toward supporting NADA’s legislative efforts on Capitol Hill,” association officials said.

Specifically, NADA recommended that dealers should ask their Democratic Senators to support and vote for S. 2663, the Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act, which would require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw the “flawed” guidance that attempts to eliminate the ability of dealers to discount auto financing for consumers.

For the NADA Issue Brief and Myths vs. Facts sheet on S. 2663, go to this website.

For assistance in setting up a meeting with your member of Congress, go here for NADA’s grassroots brochure titled “3 Easy Steps.”

For additional support in arranging a visit at a congressional district office or the dealership, contact Patrick Calpin, NADA director of grassroots advocacy, at (202) 547-5500 or pcalpin@nada.org.