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Is the Art of F&I Dead?
Every dealer believes they are dedicated to finance, but too many are complicit in an ongoing effort to eliminate the F&I middleman and let sales and desk managers cut deals on the bank’s terms.
Every dealer believes they are dedicated to finance, but too many are complicit in an ongoing effort to eliminate the F&I middleman and let sales and desk managers cut deals on the bank’s terms.
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