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AUL Launches E-Claims for Dealers and Repair Facilities Available 24/7/365

NAPA, Calif.- AUL Corp., America’s largest national provider of used vehicle service contracts, announces the launch of its E-Claims portal for dealers and repair facilities. E-Claims is the latest enhancement to AUL’s robust web system for its dealers and agents. Through the AUL website, www.aulcorp.com, repair facilities can access E-Claims and submit claims quickly and ... Read More »

Full PALS Agenda Released

LAS VEGAS – Organizers of the annual P&A Leadership Summit have released the full agenda for the 2015 event, which will be held Sept. 9–10 at Paris Las Vegas. This year’s schedule includes keynote addresses, workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities tailored to the educational needs of executives, experts and thought leaders in the F&I product provider and administration ... Read More »

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J.D. Power: Tech-Focused Car Buyers Consume Media at High Rates

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Consumers who shop for and purchase a vehicle based on its in-vehicle technology consume media — Internet, television and magazines — at high rates, according to the summer edition of J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automotive Media and Marketing Report. The report provides a comprehensive view on the factors that influence consumers’ ... Read More »

GWC Enhances Top Dealer Programs

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty, a provider of used-vehicle service contracts and related F&I products, is expanding the ways it rewards its top dealers. The company has announced enhancements to the current GWC Elite Dealer Program and is also introducing a unique value bundle for its top volume dealers — the GWC WealthBuilder Program. Previously, GWC Warranty ... Read More »

VinSolutions Desking Tool Integrates With Autosoft DMS

MISSION, Kan. — The VinConnect Desking tool now integrates with the Autosoft dealer management system, allowing the two systems to share information in real time, VinSolutions announced. The integration between VinConnect desking and Autosoft FLEX F&I allows the two services to exchange information, eliminating redundancies while increasing efficiency for dealers. “This integration between two leading software ... Read More »

Wells Fargo Dealer Services Opens Second Office in New Jersey

IRVINE, Calif. — Wells Fargo Dealer Services announced today the opening of its 56th Regional Business Center (RBC). The new RBC is in Cherry Hill, N.J., and will serve approximately 150 existing auto dealerships in the region. Bank officials said the new office reflects Wells Fargo Dealer Services’ continued commitment to providing localized service to ... Read More »

Firm Suing TrueCar Files Second Mass Action Lawsuit

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Bellavia Blatt & Crossett filed a second mass action lawsuit against TrueCar on July 30, this time representing 100 dealerships that are currently affiliated with the car-shopping site. In March, the law firm filed a mass action lawsuit on behalf of 117 — now over 200 — non-affiliated dealerships, alleging that TrueCar’s business practices ... Read More »

An Interview with Matt Croak

‘Govern or Be Governed’ Panel Takes Shape

LAS VEGAS — Organizers of the annual P&A Leadership Summit have announced the members of the first of three panel discussions at this year’s event, which will be held Sept. 9–10 at Paris Las Vegas. “Govern or Be Governed” will be staffed by executives from several of the industry’s leading F&I product providers. Steve Amos, ... Read More »