Resources
Helpful Links and Information
Stay up to date on what is happening in NY legislatively, reach out to your representative, or get more information on who is doing what.
Need to connect with the DMV? Start here. Typically there is more information on their site than what the phone bank.
Visit the NYS Department of Labor for most of your labor questions.
In 2022, we merged four independent regional groups into one large, strong association. This blending of groups gives us a unique ground-level view of what is happening in our industry, while our relationships help us maintain a sky-high view of what is coming out of Albany and DC.
About RSGDA:
We represent Independent Automotive Service Stations and Repair Shops throughout New York State. Comprised of five affiliated groups, statewide our affiliates represent over 1,700 members. Our goal is to protect the interests of these independent businesses and the motoring public.
Our Association was formed for the following purposes:
- To foster retail trade in the gasoline and automotive service station industry and allied automotive trades throughout the State of New York.
- To reform abuses therein and to stimulate and support fair competition in all business dealings.
- To procure uniformity of trade acts and to use every legal means to eliminate unfair trade practices.
- To promote and encourage at all times friendly business relationships and good fellowship among its members and others.
- To actively support, by every lawful means, the enactment of wise and uniform Federal, State, and Local legislation, especially insofar as it may affect the purpose of this Association; to prevent, if possible, any unwise legislation which may have a tendency to unjustly affect either retail dealers or the automotive industry as a whole.
- To cooperate with other retail associations and other groups and organizations, so that there may be a resultant representative body strong enough to protect the retail dealers in dealing with each other, the major oil companies, their landlords and suppliers generally, and with the public at large.
- To promote the general welfare of the motoring public.
Wayne Bombardiere
Executive Director
2021 – Current
Our History
Our combined history is a long one, filled with many men and women dedicated. to the aftermarket automotive industry. The oldest branch of our association GASDA, was formed in 1931.
Useful Links
New York State Government Web Sites:
The Official New York State Web Site
This site will allow you to navigate to all of New York State’s Agencies.
NYS Assembly Information Resources
Provides information about local assemblymen and bills before the state assembly.
NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets
Bureau of Weights and Measures – provides information on labeling, quality and metering of petroleum products.
Provides information on vehicle inspection programs, automotive repairs and dealers. Also has links to download DMV forms.
NYS DMV – Vehicle Inspection and Consumer Protection
Direct link to vehicle inspection programs, certified inspection stations, and other information related to vehicle safety in NYS.
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Provides information on laws and regulations regarding storage and disposal of petroleum products.
NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance
Provides tax information and forms with a special section to assist small businesses. Also provides information on the regulations and laws geared to the prevention of bootlegging cigarettes and other items.
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation
Provides information on programs to assist businesses in complying with state and federal environmental regulations and laws.
NYS EFC – Small Business Assistance Programs
Direct link to small business assistance programs.
NYS Information Locator Service
Provides directory service for NYS Government Agencies, as well as a searchable database of subjects.
Provides information on NYS laws affecting employers and employees, as well as links to information on Workers Compensation.
NYS Legislative Bill Search Site
Allows you to retrieve texts of all legislation pending in the NYS Legislature
NYS Senate Information Resources
Provides information on Senators in the NYS Legislature, and on bills before the NYS Senate.
NYS Unemployment Insurance Progam
Provides information on the NYS Unemployment Insurance Program for both employers and claimants.
Provides a wealth of information on the Laws and Regulations regarding Workers Compensation, workplace safety, and other topics of interest to employers, as well as links to advocates for employers, and to publications and other information.
Official U.S. Government Web Sites:
U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Information Agency
Provides the latest analysis of gasoline prices, energy outlook, and testimony on rising petroleum product costs, with links that give state-specific information.
Provides information on federal labor laws and regulations with links to resources and publications for small businesses.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Provides links to federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding automotive safety and related subjects.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Laws and Regulations
Provides information on laws and regulations regarding clean air and water as it pertains to petroleum products, storage, spills, and disposal.
U.S. Federal Highway Administration – Laws and Regulations
Provides information on laws and regulations regarding the federal highway system
U.S. Federal Highway Administration – Monthly Motor Fuel Reports
Provides reports by state.
Provides information regarding mergers, enforcement, and other actions concerning interstate trade
Provides resources for researching text of federal legislation with a search engine to enable finding bills by topic or keywords.
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Provides a number of links to laws and regulations regarding vehicle safety issues and repairs.
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Recalls
Provides a searchable database by year and model for automotive safety recalls and service bulletins.
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Provides the latest information on laws, regulations, and programs governing safety in the workplace. The subject index provides a quick way to locate topics related to our industry.
Other Industry-Related Web Sites:
Provides searchable databases by year, model, and accessories on both dealer and purchase prices for vehicles.
Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades
Provides summary information on the latest federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting the service station and repair shop industry.
Provides quick links to your elected representatives at the local, state, and federal level by entering your zip code. Also provides information on the voting records of incumbents, contact information, and information on candidates for federal, state and local offices. This site is not affiliated with any political party.
Send Us a Message
Where Are We
Albany
Right outside the legislative halls, our Albany office is where we work to ensure our industry is valued and heard by our state representatives.
NYC/Metro
Where it all began! NYC & Long Island have been the heart of the Aftermarket Automotive Industry and it continues to beat for of New York.
Syracuse
The Syracuse office is a central hub to reach all of the State. Located smack dab in the middle of NY, our Syracuse office operates as the primary contact seat for many of our members.
Rochester
Rochester is where an original Western Region association and our Insurance Services sit. The Worker’s Comp Group is strong and saves our members in more ways than one.