MADA appreciates our current and past board members for their collaborative efforts in promoting and supporting franchised car and truck dealers across Michigan.

 

Please help us recognize the following dealers.

As these dealers step down from the board, we extend our sincere thanks for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions to our association:

• Steve Brown | Brown Motors, Petoskey (south district and 2020 MADA president)
• Hank Fracalossi | C & S Motors, Flint (heavy-duty truck director)
• Gene Skiba | Jim Werning Inc., Gaylord (south district)

MADA is also very pleased to announce five new or reelected board members:

• Rob Cleary | Wieland Truck & Trailer, Saginaw (new HD truck at-large)
• Garry Clift | Clift Buick GMC, Adrian (reelected, south district)
• Jeff Hodges | Team Hodges, West Branch (new south district)
• Matt LaFontaine | Matt LaFontaine Automotive, Grayling (new south district)
• John H. Tapper Jr. | John H. Tapper Inc., Paw Paw (reelected, south district)

Thank you for your time and commitment to MADA and the dealers we represent.

Following is a brief overview of Michigan-specific business operations for the upcoming year. Please click the links provided for further information.

 

Sales Tax on the Difference.  Owners trading in a motor vehicle now receive a sales tax credit for the vehicle’s trade-in value up to a maximum of $12,000. [FAQ]

Sales Tax and Out-of-State Buyers.  2026 guidance on Michigan sales tax due when a non-Michigan resident takes delivery in Michigan but will register in another state. [link]

EV Registration Fees. The Michigan Motor Fuel Tax Act increases the fuel tax, requiring an increase in the registration gas tax fees for PHEV and EVs. [MDOS bulletin]  Vehicles 8,000 lbs or less:

• Hybrid / PHEV surcharge: $113 in addition to vehicle registration fee ($53 increase)
• EV surcharge: $267 in addition to vehicle registration fee ($107 increase)
• Reminder – for alternative fueled vehicles, indicate fuel type on RD-108

MDOS Compliance Checklists

• Class A & B dealer checklist
• Repair facility checklist

Dealer Plates | Tabs. Previous-year tabs for dealer plates remain active through the last day of February (Feb. 28, 2026). MDOS continues to mail new tabs.

Recreation Passport. The passenger vehicle fee is now $15 for 1-year and $29 for 2-years. [link]

Doc Fee ~ no change. DIFS last reviewed this fee in 2025. The max. allowable of $280 will remain in place for 2026. DIFS will next review in 2027. [link]

State of Michigan Holidays. Please reference this link for a list of days that SOS branch offices will be closed in 2026.

Minimum Wage. The minimum wage in Michigan is now $13.73 per hour. [link]

Fuel Tax Changes. A 52.4 cents per gallon motor fuel tax rate is in effect, as part of transportation funding reform. [link]

Penny Phase Out. Michigan sales and use tax notice regarding rounding up or down to the nearest $0.05. [link]