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In this month's Under the Hood, Editor Hannah Mitchell examines a question many auto dealers have been asking since Federal Trade Commission enforcement intensified this year.
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In this month's Under the Hood, Editor Hannah Mitchell examines a question many auto dealers have been asking since Federal Trade Commission enforcement intensified this year.
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Alpha Warranty is among the honorees in the 25th annual MountainWest Capital Network’s 2019 Utah 100.
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US Equity Advantage has released an updated version of its Quarterly Partner Rewards Program, adding a fourth tier designed to offer F&I professionals a new opportunity to earn bonuses.
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A new report makes the case for chasing value over price, a strategy that auto dealerships nationwide are adopting to generate higher front-end & back-end grosses while earning lifelong service customers.
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It’s easier to make a choice than a decision, but for some reason, many F&I managers force customers to make big decisions throughout the transaction. John Tabar of UDS suggests offering options and letting the customer choose, rather than decide, what to do. Choose to take your career to the next level with this AE Hot Tip.
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Experienced agents know noncompliance isn’t limited to the F&I department. Help your dealers avoid harming customers or running afoul of regulators by kicking their kinks out of the box, off the desk, and away from the showroom.
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An Ally/Harris survey of U.S. consumers found only 21% had purchased a vehicle service contract, propelling their average five-year maintenance and repair costs to nearly $2,000.
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How are your dealers' callbacks going lately? Banks and finance companies want to lend money to your customers, but the approval process is increasingly automated. UDS’s John Tabar has the process needed to negotiate with bank reps, find ways to reduce risk, and deliver the deal in this Hot Tip.
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Lease approval ratings improved in July following a slight dip in June, according to the latest report from Swapalease.com.
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The nation’s six largest publicly traded dealer groups all increased F&I profit per vehicle retailed in the second quarter, led by AutoNation’s $1,926 per copy and Lithia Motors’ segment-leading 11% improvement.
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You dealer reaches the end of the menu presentation and the customer declines every option. Now what? In this Hot Tip, John Tabar of UDS walks you through a four-step process that helps cost-conscious car buyers discover the incredible value of the F&I products you dealers sell.
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