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Auto Financeby Rick McCormickFebruary 4, 2016

Nothing but the Truth

F&I trainer says car buyers will only truly reveal their needs in an environment that rewards honesty. He offers a few trust-building tips designed to get customers to open up.

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F&Iby David NathansonJanuary 14, 2016

The Year Ahead: Part Two

Dealer operations expert concludes his two-part series on planning for 2016 with a discussion of topics relating to technology and data, mergers and acquisitions, and personnel.

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F&Iby Melinda ZabritskiJanuary 14, 2016

Driving the Metal

New-vehicle registration volume returned to pre-recession levels in the third quarter thanks to a creative and willing auto finance market.

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Auto Financeby Dave RobertsonJanuary 14, 2016

Your Year of Self-Discovery

The AFIP’s executive director offers a few ways F&I professionals can improve their performance and compliance acumen in 2016

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Auto Financeby Gerry GouldJanuary 11, 2016

Credibility Does Sell

Top trainer says rapport moves the metal, but credibility moves the paper. He lists five ways F&I managers can build product-moving credibility.

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F&ICover Storyby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 11, 2016

Connection Commerce

The editor goes one-on-one with MakeMyDeal founder Mike Burgiss, who says his company is making progress in its drive to connect car buyers to dealers online. Can he do the same for F&I?

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F&Iby Dave RobertsonDecember 11, 2015

'Tis the Season to Count Our Blessings

The AFIP’s executive director gives thanks to the regulators and the regulations they enforce. He explains why dealers should do the same.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickDecember 9, 2015

The Emotional Side of Selling

Top trainer reminds F&I pros to occasionally set aside the logical flow of product presentations and let emotions take over.

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Auto Financeby Brittany-Marie SwansonDecember 9, 2015

Out of the Box

Panelists and presenters at Industry Summit 2015 tackled online automotive retailing and what it means to move F&I out of the box and into the Digital Age.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby David NathansonDecember 9, 2015

The Year Ahead: Part One

Dealer operations expert puts 2015 in the rearview mirror and identifies trends in sales, compliance and recalls that will affect dealers in 2016.

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