E-NEWSLETTER

By Gregory Arroyo

Connecting F&I to the digital world was the talk at the annual dealer and lender conventions last month, and opinions varied on what the F&I office of the future will look like.

Tags: BANK OF AMERICA, chase, DEALERTRACK, Generation Y, Group 1 Automotive, iPad, iPad Business Applications, J.D. Power and Associates, mobile applications, Mobile Website, NADA, NADA Convention and Expo, Reynolds & Reynolds, Social Media, SOCIALDEALER, Wells Fargo

By Jennifer Washington

The pace of mobile technology adoption is quickening, and companies are lining up to help dealers transition to a mobile marketplace. Here’s a breakdown of seven solutions that are available now or will be in the near future.

Tags: ADP Dealer Services, BMW, BMW Financial Services, DEALERTRACK, Innovative Aftermarket Systems, iPad, iPad Business Applications, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, mobile applications, mobile solution, Mobile Website, Reynolds & Reynolds, Warrantech Automotive

By Justina Ly

Windshield cracks, tire blowouts and door dings are common occurrences for vehicle owners, but do they translate into a market for today’s new wave of F&I products? Dealers say they do.

Tags: ancillary products, appearance protection, DEALERTRACK, dent-and-ding, F&I menus, F&I products, finance, GAP, Innovative Aftermarket Systems, key replacement, National Automotive Experts, Safe-Guard, tire and wheel

By Amit Maheshwari

While dealers continue to seek out new profit streams, one area of potential new business remains relatively untapped — the automotive accessory market.

Tags: Accessory Market, credit, dealer, DEALERTRACK, sales department, tips for success