Represent the trade. Promote, protect and represent the common interests of used-car dealers and pre-owned automobile businesses throughout Karnataka.
Unity among dealers. Promote unity, cooperation and mutual assistance among members, and build a professional, responsible dealer community.
Consumer confidence. Encourage fair, transparent and responsible transactions between dealers and customers.
Legal compliance. Help members understand and comply with laws on registration, ownership transfer, taxation, insurance, finance, pollution and other requirements.
RTO and documentation help. Guide members on RTO procedures, vehicle documentation, insurance claims and taxation.
Settling disputes. Facilitate amicable settlement of disputes between members, and where appropriate between members and customers or other stakeholders.
Training and seminars. Run seminars, conferences, workshops and training on automobile technology, compliance, taxation, digital platforms, customer service and documentation.
Industry information. Collect and share industry statistics, government notifications and regulatory updates for the pre-owned vehicle sector.
Digitalisation. Encourage digital documentation, vehicle-history verification, inventory management and secure transaction systems.
Industry partnerships. Build cooperation with manufacturers, insurers, technology providers, auction companies and other organisations in the trade.
Skills and jobs. Promote skill development and employment for sales staff, vehicle evaluators, technicians and administrative staff.
Collective representation. Take up legitimate industry grievances together and make representations to Central, State and local authorities.
Road safety and environment. Raise awareness of vehicle fitness, pollution compliance, recycling and responsible disposal of end-of-life vehicles.
Professional standards. Promote goodwill and improve the public image of legitimate pre-owned vehicle dealers.
Community welfare. Undertake social, charitable and community-welfare activities for members, their employees and society.
Welfare funds. Set up funds, schemes and welfare programmes for members and their employees, as the law allows.
Affiliations. Affiliate or cooperate with other automobile, trade and industry associations at district, state, national or international level.
Publications. Publish newsletters, circulars, directories and reports on the association and the used-car industry.
Offices and training centres. Acquire, lease or set up offices, training centres and other facilities the association needs.
Other lawful acts. Do all other lawful things needed to achieve these objectives, consistent with the laws governing the association.
