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Need a refresher course or a new training program for your dealership? See our list of trainers, certification programs and seminars.

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Keep your dealership protected with the latest information on state and federal regulations, and learn about new compliance software solutions and services.

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Get the latest information, software suggestions and legal advice to help get you compliant with the FTC's latest compliance rules.

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Get an insider’s look at today’s automotive finance market, and explore our list of captive finance companies, banks, credit unions, and finance institutions.

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Rental Operations

It’s not a new concept, but in-dealership rental operations might be the boost your bottom line needs. Click into this channel for helpful articles, tips and listings for products and services.

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RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
2009 F&I Statistics
Where has the industry been? Where is it going? Find the facts, figures and trends on this site with charts identifying key elements, current and developing trends in finance, insurance, service contracts, leasing residuals and other historical trends affecting the industry.

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5/12/2009

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Gregory Arroyo
F&I Dealer of the Year to be Named at F&I Conference and Expo

By Gregory Arroyo
The editor is looking for six dealers to honor at this year's F&I Conference and Expo. One of those dealers will be name the F&I Dealer of the Year.

The Best Menu Is …

By Gregory Arroyo
So, who has the best menu? Well, that very question will be at the center of a special panel discussion at this year's F&I Conference and Expo.

Where Do You Stand?

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What’s the New Normal?

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LotPro Subprime Selling System, Part 1 of 5: Course Introduction
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MAGAZINE

July 2010

In This Issue:

Prestige BMW’s Brian Blum with BMW Financial Services’ Shaun Bugbee. View article

BMW Dealers Test E-Contracting

Two New Jersey dealers discuss their experience with BMW Financial Services’ new e-contracting solution. The verdict? So far, so good.

No Time to Celebrate

Despite the industry’s victory in May regarding finance reform, F&I’s legal experts say that business as usual is still under fire.

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(Left to right): Dan Berce, Americredit Corp.; Jeff Enright, Park Cities Ford-Lincoln; Amy Martin, Standard & Poor's; and Rich Apicella, Benchmark Consulting View article

Recovery Yet to Reach Showrooms

Nonprime auto finance continues to show signs of recovery, but dealers say they will need more than just good feelings to ride out the storm.

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Lanes Open for Prime Tiers

Sixty-day delinquencies are on the decline and credit quality continues to improve, but lenders still favored prime customers in the first quarter.

The Menu Battle

Ristken Software Service’s top executive sits down with the magazine to talk about an aspect of the menu business that hasn’t received much fanfare.

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New Spin on Cash Conversions

F&I trainer gives three reasons why cash conversions don’t work, along with one technique that will.

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Subprime’s New Breed

Fallout from the mortgage crisis has created a new breed of subprime customers. They’re not accustomed to the special finance process, but they need financing. Are you prepared to handle them?

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Hitting the Sweet Spot

NABD founder explains why many franchised dealers are finding BHPH to be the ‘sweet spot’ of the industry — and how much they have left to learn.

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  • Mobilization Nation
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