CARS Act Compliance Updates Now Available in CDK MenuVantage Platinum

Provide a clearer, more transparent F&I experience with updated customer-facing sales tools designed to support California's requirements as of Oct. 1, 2026. CDK MenuVantage Platinum helps dealerships present payment options, protection products and financing information in a way that is easier for customers to understand and review.

• Final Acceptance now displays payment and total-of-payments figures with and without accepted products, adds expanded acknowledgment language, and supports buyer and co-buyer signatures
• Payment Options now includes total-of-payments calculations, down payment comparisons, and additional disclosure language for optional products
• Smart Package 4 introduces a four-column presentation showing term, monthly payment, total payments, base payment references, signatures, and optional product disclosures
• Smart Package 2 provides expanded product details along with term, monthly payment, total payments, base payment references, signatures, and optional product disclosures

• Present financing and protection product information with greater transparency
• Help customers better understand total payment obligations and optional product selections.
• Support California sales presentation requirements with updated disclosure language and acknowledgments
• Provide clearer payment comparisons that include monthly payments, total payments, and down payment information
• Improve customer understanding and confidence during the F&I process
• Create a more consistent and transparent sales presentation experience

CDK MenuVantage Platinum now includes California-specific sales presentation updates designed to support the Oct. 1 requirements, so dealerships can provide greater transparency into financing terms, payment obligations and optional product selections throughout the F&I process.

This enhancement builds on MenuVantage Platinum's capabilities to help dealerships deliver a more transparent and customer-friendly F&I experience.