January 2012 - Feature
By Gregory Arroyo
The magazine’s reader survey reveals that average profit per new vehicle retailed still hovers around $800, and that F&I managers are averaging approximately two products per deal.
Tags: acceptance rate, captive finance, E-CONTRACTING, F&I menu, F&I menus, F&I performance, F&I profit, interest rates, product penetration, profit
September 2011 - Feature
By Mark Virag
Integration has been one of the obstacles in the way of the industry’s push toward e-contracting. One technology expert says that will no longer be the case going forward, especially for product providers.
Tags: dealership management system, DMS, E-CONTRACTING, F&I product provider, F&I products, technology
June 2011 - Feature
By Joe Bartolone
Before you select your next compliance software tool, read this primer on connecting technology to your dealership’s compliance processes.
Tags: Compliance, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, E-CONTRACTING, electronic document storage, Federal Trade Commission, technology
May 2011 - Feature
By Matt Nowicki
The eBusiness model has yet to take F&I offices by storm, primarily because dealers don’t see the profit potential. Technology insider offers five reasons they need to join the revolution.
Tags: business tools, dealership management system, E-CONTRACTING, F&I menus, Internet, Internet leads, Internet sales, Internet shopper
July 2010 - Cover Story
By Justina Ly
Two New Jersey dealers discuss their experience with BMW Financial Services’ new e-contracting solution. The verdict? So far, so good.
Tags: BMW Financial Services, captive finance, E-CONTRACTING
June 2010 - Feature
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.
Tags: E-CONTRACTING, F&I menus, Software
February 2005 - Feature
By Jan Kelly
To maximize the dealership's cash flow, F&I staffers should track loan docs through the funding process.
Tags: CASH FLOW, E-CONTRACTING, lender, tips for success
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