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4 www.glancda.org GLANCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 12 20 714 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 601 Los Angeles, CA 90015 [O] 213-748-0240 | [F] 213-748-0242 PRESIDENT: Pete Smith Bob Smith Toyota Scion VICE PRESIDENT: Fritz Hitchcock Hitchcock Automotive Resources TREASURER/SECRETARY: David Ellis David Ellis Chrysler Jeep Glendale Dodge, LLC FIAT of Glendale IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Ian Thomas Thomas Acura EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Bob Smith DIRECTORS: Bert Boeckmann Peter Hoffman Tom Hoffman Darryl Holter Tim Smith Michael Sullivan John Symes Howard Tenenbaum ©2015GreaterLosAngelesNewCarDealersAssociation |ThenewsLINKGroup,LLC.All rights reserved. LosAngelesDealer ispublished three timeseachyearbyThenewsLINK Group,LLC for theGLANCDAand is theo cialpublication for thisassociation.The information contained in thispublication is intended toprovidegeneral information for reviewand consideration.The contentsdonot constitute legaladviceand shouldnotbe reliedonas such. Ifyouneed legaladviceorassistance, it is strongly recommended that you contactanattorneyas toyour speci c circumstances.The statementsandopinionsexpressed in thispublicationare thoseof the individualauthorsanddonotnecessarily represent theviewsofGLANCDA, itsboardofdirectors,or thepublisher.Likewise, theappearanceofadvertisementswithin thispublicationdoesnot constituteanendorsement or recommendationofanyproductor servicedadvertised. LosAngelesDealer isa collectiveworkandas such somearticlesare submittedbyauthors thatare independentof GLANCDA.While LosAngelesDealer encouragesa rstprintpolicy, in caseswhere this isnotpossible,everye orthasbeenmade to complywithanyknown reprintguidelinesor restrictions.Contentmaynotbe reproducedor reprintedwithoutpriorwrittenpermission.For further information,please contact thepublisherat:855-747-4003. Originally founded in 1907, the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association provides valuable educational and philanthropic ben- efits to the Los Angeles Community. The Association believes that involvement with local charitable organizations makes a positive difference for everyone involved 6 | Executive Director’s Message 8 | NADA Director’s Update 10 | Auto Shows Strongly Influence Car Shoppers, New Study Finds 12 | California Regulations on Air Conditioning Equipment & Service Requirements 14 | Air Conditioning Repair Checklist 16 | LA Auto Show® Unveils the Next-Generation Auto Industry at Award-Winning Connected Car Expo, Nov. 17, 2015 18 | GLANCDA Annual Meeting and Member Luncheon 20 | New IRS Rules for Owning and Leasing Property 22 | Los Angeles Auto Outlook 26 | Ask Armando 28 | Is Your Service Department like a Bad Date? New Technology Can Help