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Once treated as classified information, factory parts data is now shared freely. Opportunistic franchised dealers are seizing the opportunity by selling unneeded inventory to independent repair shops.
All available research and data suggests car buyers want to research F&I products online. Most say they will be more likely to buy if they can can learn more before they get to the dealership. So why do so few dealer websites offer the information consumers are looking for?
Shoppers are increasingly moving online for all purchases. Few auto dealers have fully realized the competitive marketing advantage this potentially lucrative data stream can bring.
Recent revisions to the federal Safeguards Rule cement the need for a compliance officer in every dealership. Whether their duties are performed by an employee or outsourced, satisfying the new requirement is going to cost your store thousands of dollars per month.
Many F&I pros are struggling to keep up with battery-powered vehicles — and the customers who buy them. Expert offers a process backed by education and a consultative approach.
The big box revolution has irrevocably altered the retail landscape. Carvana’s success has dealers wondering whether auto retail could be next.
Opioid use and abuse among dealership employees can’t be tolerated, but termination is not the only answer. Attorney offers three tools American business owners are using to confront the opioid crisis in a compassionate and compliant way.
Dealer software expert says it’s time to take a fresh look at consumer auto insurance — not as a problem but as a new opportunity to boost F&I production and profitability.
Hudson explains how requiring out-of-state buyers to transport their own vehicle creates a ‘good fact’ that can help ensure your own state’s laws will govern the transaction.