There's been a rash of auto thefts at dealerships and dealer-owned facilities across Virginia.

In our latest episode, we were honored to have as a guest the Virginia State Police's Special Agent Peter Lazear to discuss the VSP's HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) program and how it is helping combat auto theft across the Commonwealth.

Also on the show: former state trooper and retired Virginia senator Senator Bill Carrico, now a field rep for VADA. Thanks as always to VADA's Tommy Lukish for hosting.

Show notes:

- More on the HEAT program, including a recap of our December event with the state police

- VSP's HEAT on Facebook

- Register for Dealer Day at the Capitol on January 22. Your fellow dealers are attending...are you?

We talk to Rick Gallaer, our longtime legislative chairman, on the importance of getting involved in the Virginia General Assembly, which kicks off on Jan. 8 and runs for 60 days in Richmond. You'll learn about the issues car dealers face in this year's session, and pick up a few lessons from Rick.

Rick is a longtime dealer in Virginia, and president of Pomoco Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Newport News.

• Learn more about Rick, the 2015 TIME Dealer of the Year.
• Join us for Dealer Day at the Capitol (formerly Assault the Hill) on January 22. Registration is free.

Welcome to the inaugural HIGH OCTANE podcast from the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association.   In this episode, you'll join Tommy Lukish, VADA’s legal and legislative affairs director, along with president and CEO Don Hall and chief in-house counsel Anne Gambardella, as they discuss the impacts of Election Day in Virginia and what dealers can expect in the 2020 General Assembly.   Have show ideas? Want to be a guest? Email us! Contact Jason Wilson at [email protected].