F&I Express Adds PermaPlate Products to its eContracting Platform
San Pedro, Calf. - F&I Express added PermaPlate to its eContracting platform. Auto dealers across the United States will now have the ability to electronically prepare and process all PermaPlate automotive protection products in a matter of a few seconds. The eContracting of PermaPlate products gives auto dealers the ability to ensure that all contracts are consistently prepared correctly and are automatically registered on PermaPlate systems.
“PermaPlate has been providing quality protection products to car dealers and its customers throughout the United States for 35 years and is a great addition to our F&I Express platform,” said Brian Reed, president and CEO, Intersection Technologies Inc. and F&I Express. “PermaPlate is committed to providing quality products and service to customers. Being a part of the F&I Express platform supports that commitment.”
“PermaPlate is always finding ways to provide the highest level of customer service to our dealers, dealer partners and customers. eContracting with F&I express is another way that the PermaPlate programs bring great value and efficiency to the F&I process," said John Nisson, director of operations, PermaPlate.
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