AUL Corp. Partners With OptionSoft Technologies
NAPA - AUL Corp., a provider of service contracts for used vehicles, has partnered with OptionSoft Technologies, a provider of automotive software solutions. The goal of the partnership is to allow both companies to continue offering their dealer networks the most advanced electronic business solutions.
"Partnering with OptionSoft will provide our mutual clients nationwide a simplified suite of F&I electronic business solutions that will streamline their F&I process and positively affect their profitability. It will also allow for a seamless integration with AUL's Web portal for a paperless e-rating and remittance procedure," said Jimmy Atkinson, COO of AUL.
"OptionSoft is very pleased to be part of AUL's national provider network," said Ken Tomaro, president of OptionSoft. "AUL is a leader in the vehicle service contract industry and are widely recognized for their innovative products and outstanding customer service. OptionSoft shares in those same product innovation and customer service ideals."
Both companies said they will continue to find ways to assist dealers in selling F&I products and increasing profits on a compliant, customer-friendly platform. OptionSoft menus are specifically designed to increase the speed and accuracy of all information for improved remittance while decreasing the time and resources typically associated with sales, F&I and service drive sales operations.
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