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SADA Purchases and Installs New Toddler Playground for Ronald McDonald House

October 7, 2017

On October 7, 2017, dozens of SADA members and staff along with volunteers from City Year spent a full day installing an exciting new toddler playground at the Ronald McDonald House on Sid Katz Drive. The volunteers also added new mulch around the existing playground for older children, and installed new landscaping. The playscape, plants and landscaping materials were donated by SA Auto Dealers in hopes of bringing joy to young children temporarily staying at Ronald McDonald House. The facility offers cost-free lodging for families of sick children hospitalized or receiving critical medical care in San Antonio.

SADA Members Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

September 11, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in August, SADA members launched a number of collection drives to assist communities hard hit by the storm.

At a SADA sponsored collection drive, members donated water, canned goods, food, blankets, diapers, dog food and other essentials which were delivered to District 8 City Councilman Manny Pelaez’s office for distribution to communities in need.

SADA also made a number of financial donations to support hurricane relief efforts including a $20,000 donation to the Rebuild Texas Relief Fund, a $10,000 donation to the NADA emergency relief fund to help dealership employees affected by the hurricane, and a financial contribution to the San Antonio Food Bank which funded 7,000 meals.

SADA members also donated generously to relief efforts. Among them:

The Cavender Auto Group donated $75,000 to underwrite a star-studded George Strait benefit concert at the Majestic Theatre featuring Strait, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen. The check presentation was made during a pre-concert press concert with the musicians and Governor Greg Abbott. A portion of the benefit concert was broadcast during a nationally televised Hand in Hand telethon on September 12.

Cavender Audi held a diaper drive to benefit the Diaper Bank.

Jordan Ford donated an entire truckload of bottled water to the San Antonio Food Bank for distribution to the impacted Gulf Coast communities.

SADA Open House Ribbon Cutting

January 8, 2018

L to R:

Tracy Smith-Sponsor, San Antonio Express-News, Lee Willis-Auto & Truck Show Chairman, Pam Crail-SADA President, Rick Cavender-SADA Chairman, Billy Vaughn-SADA Board of Directors, R.S. Kane-SADA Past Chair, Tony Nassar-Sponsor, Service Group.

 

Rick Cavender, SADA Chairman performing at SADA Open House.

 

San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association Debuts New Name

September 22, 2017

San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association debuts new name to highlight services for consumers

(San Antonio, TX) September 18, 2017 – The San Antonio Auto Dealers Association now has a new look and a new name. The organization will now be known as SA Auto Dealers, or SADA for short. As part of the new brand roll out, SADA is focused on building greater public awareness about who they are and what they do, and how they serve the San Antonio community.

“We wanted our name to be more relevant to our mission,” said Rick Cavender, Board Chair for SADA.

“We’re not only a business association, but also an association that supports and serves our community. It’s important for people to know that we’re a resource who can help them through general vehicle-related questions, whether that’s when they are buying a car or down the road when they have questions about safety protocol or vehicular laws.”

Comprised of 105 members from area auto dealers, SADA is a resource for consumers looking for general information on lemon laws, vehicle registration, safety regulations and other topics of interest. Additionally, SADA produces the annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show, promotes continued education for all of their members, is dedicated to public awareness on motor vehicles issues, and advocates for auto dealers and their employees in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

“Vehicle usage is an important part of our community that affects just about everyone.” said Pam Crail, President for SADA. “SA Auto Dealers is a network who cares for the needs of those in the automotive industry as well consumers who have questions and concerns. We work diligently to educate and advocate for the needs of people who work in this industry and are served by it.”

 

Numerous consumer resources and more information about SA Auto Dealers can be found at www.saautodealers.com.

Media Contact:

Leslie Komet Ausburn

leslie@kometcommunications.com

210-326-8992

About SA Auto Dealers

SA Auto Dealers is comprised of franchised new car and truck dealers from San Antonio and the surrounding area who are committed to educating and advocating for those in the automotive industry as well as those who are served by it. SA Auto Dealers serves consumers looking for vehicle-related information, promotes continued education for employees in the automotive industry, advocates for dealers and their employees, and promotes public awareness on issues related to motor vehicles.

Dates Announced for the 2015 San Antonio Auto Show!

April 16, 2015

On November 19th – 22nd, 2015, the San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association (SAADA) will present the 47th Annual Auto & Truck Show at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned as additional details are coming soon.

To learn more, please visit www.saautoshow.com.

As drivers get ready for back-to-school traffic, SA auto dealers team up for back-to-school safety

August 20, 2014

Background:

safety seat drive group
As parents take care of those last minute back-to-school details, the trauma team at University Hospital and the San Antonio Auto Dealers’ Association (SAADA) want parents to think about safety too, as more children will be in vehicles going to and from school and activities during peak traffic times.

Is it time to move their preschooler from a forward-facing seat to a booster seat? Do they know how tall their child must be before riding without a booster in the backseat, with a shoulder/lap belt? These are important questions and knowing the right answers can save a child’s life.

Car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury to children and, according to the CDC, booster seats reduce the risk of serious injury by 45% for children ages 4 to 8. In 2013, 187 children were brought to University Hospital with serious crash injuries. Of that total, 69 were not riding securely and four died as the result of their injuries. Only four of those injuries involved a child younger than 1 year, and the use of car seats likely played a role. However, 37 children ages 1 to 4, and 51 children 5 to 9, were injured. State law requires children to be restrained in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years of age, or at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall.

What:

safety seat drive3University Hospital’s trauma and injury prevention professionals will join SAADA representatives to help families of children enrolled in programs at The Neighborhood Place learn the importance of protecting their children while they ride in vehicles. And, thanks to a generous donation from SAADA, more than 100 free booster seats will be provided to these families.

Who:

  • Dr. Lilly Liao, Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, University Hospital
  • Susan Douglass, RN, Director Child Health & Safety, University Health System
  • April Ancira, SA Auto Dealers’ Association Board Chair
  • Parents and Children with The Neighborhood Place

Where:


The Neighborhood Place
3014 Rivas Place
San Antonio, TX 78228

When:

Tuesday, August 19 from 4 – 7 p.m.

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