Saab Cars North America Selects Ally Financial as Recommended Provider of F&I Products
DETROIT – Ally Financial has been selected as the recommended provider of finance and insurance (F&I) products and services for Saab dealerships in the United States.
Ally Financial will offer its Repair Advantage line of vehicle service and maintenance contracts to customers through Saab dealers, along with a comprehensive suite of ancillary F&I products, including guaranteed asset protection (GAP), lease wear and tear, tire and wheel protection, appearance protection, and theft deterrence. Saab dealers can also take advantage of Ally’s commercial insurance products and services including wholesale inventory insurance as well as access to property and casualty insurance packages offered by third party partners for the dealership.
Ally was previously selected in March as the preferred source of wholesale and retail financing for qualified Saab dealers and customers in North America and internationally.
"Saab is pleased to have Ally Financial as a lending partner for Saab dealers across the U.S," said Mike Colleran, president & COO, Saab Cars North America. "This relationship offers our dealers and customers more financial options to meet their individual needs. We appreciate the interest and support of Ally Financial."
“Ally is pleased to build upon its strong relationships with Saab dealers and customers,” said Tom Callahan of Ally Financial. “As a market leader, we provide insurance programs with an experienced and dedicated sales team and leading edge technology. We are confident of our ability to help augment a dealer’s business while meeting customer needs.”
Repair Advantage provides vehicle service and maintenance products that can be tailored to meet the needs of customers. Ally also offers a fully integrated menu selling system for dealers. As an added service, the Ally team will assist dealers in complying with state and local regulations and also provide service and training.
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