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F&I and Showroom Issue

June 2012

Cover Story
F&I Unplugged
By Justina Ly

Two Indiana dealers explain why they dropped four-column paper menus in favor of a two-column mobile menu — and how the switch jump-started their product sales.

Features

The Legal Pros and Cons of Video Recording F&I

By Michael Benoit

The magazine’s resident legal expert lays out a checklist of considerations your store needs to make before installing an F&I video-recording system.

Priming the Service ‘Up’ for Upsell Opportunities

By David Linton

In February, the magazine’s resident fixed-ops expert laid out a primer for establishing a sales process for parts and service. This month, he offers a three-step process for welcoming service customers

5 CRM, Mobile Tools to Consider

By Brian Pasch

Digital tools are getting smarter, faster and easier to use. The magazine’s tech expert breaks down five new tools that could revolutionize the auto retail business.

4 Steps to Selling Paint and Fab

By Rick McCormick

To sell environmental protection, you need to clear up several misconceptions. Doing so will pave the way to a successful sale.

Blog

Done Deal

Gregory Arroyo
A Change in Station

By Gregory Arroyo
Tired of talking about the CFPB, the editor offers a few thoughts on what he thinks is a great opportunity to better connect with car buyers.

Where’s the Transparency?

By Gregory Arroyo
The editor doesn’t like to be ignored, and he continues to lay into the CFPB for not heeding its own call for transparency.

Unified Front

By Gregory Arroyo

Talk to Me

By Gregory Arroyo

Mad Marv

Marv Eleazer
3 ‘P’s of F&I

By Marv Eleazer
His Madness covers three items you won’t find in any new-hire training manual but are critical to your career in F&I. Together, they make up the unwritten rules of life inside a dealership.

Rehashing an Old Topic

By Marv Eleazer
His Madness opens up with a few thoughts on rehashing deals, then offers tips on how to get the right call the first time.

Preventing the Unexpected

By Marv Eleazer

A Newbie’s Guide to F&I

By Marv Eleazer

Sales Driver

Cory Mosley
Signing Rookies

By Cory Mosley
The magazine’s sales expert breaks down the keys to hiring and retaining talented members of Generation Y.

4.5 Success Drivers for 2013

By Cory Mosley
Now that the big annual convention has passed, it’s time to assess what was learned and how we can put it to work immediately. The magazine’s resident sales strategist weighs in.

Dead or Alive?

By Cory Mosley

Hunter to Influencer

By Cory Mosley

On the Point

Jim Ziegler
Ball of Confusion

By Jim Ziegler
‘Da Man’ finds his groove and issues another prediction about the fate awaiting several ‘domestic’ car manufacturers.

Battle Lines Drawn

By Jim Ziegler
‘Da Man’ has his game face on and issues a warning to all vendors requiring DMS connections. He also has a message to dealers: ‘Let’s go to war.’

Notes from NADA

By Jim Ziegler

One Last Thrill

By Jim Ziegler

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F&I and Showroom - April 2013

In This Issue
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • Lines Drawn
  • Switch Sides
  • To Catch a Customer
    And much more…