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January 2012 - Feature

Tracking F&I Performance

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.

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

E-Contracting’s Missing Link

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.

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

Dealers Guide to Compliance

Before you select your next compliance software tool, read this primer on connecting technology to your dealership’s compliance processes.

<p>The multimillion-dollar settlement against five captive lenders for discriminatory practices early last decade will be fresh in regulators&rsquo; minds for years to come. Dealers who demonstrate a willingness and ability to play within the rules will benefit as auto lending continues its comeback.</p>

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

Solving the eBusiness Puzzle

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.

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

BMW Dealers Test E-Contracting

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

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

The Menu Battle

By Gregory Arroyo

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

Part 9: Verify Funding

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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