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F&Iby David Childers and Patty CovingtonOctober 8, 2014

4 Steps to CFPB Compliance

Compliance pros lay out a plan for keeping regulators at bay. If followed, the four-step plan may also help with a dealership’s customer-retention efforts.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickOctober 7, 2014

The Perfect Handoff

Like a relay race, winning the F&I profit race comes down to a perfect customer handoff from sales and a strict adherence to the process. F&I trainer offers a few process tips to ensure the baton doesn't get dropped.

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DigitalCover Storyby Paul ChavezOctober 7, 2014

Social Media Blitz

John Elway’s Crown Toyota reveals how it increased its Facebook fan base by 47% and generated 500 intent-to-buy actions in just two months.

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Auto Financeby David RobertsonSeptember 15, 2014

Preparing for the Meeting

The executive director of the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals explains why he looks forward to a meeting with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new assistant director.

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Digitalby Brittany-Marie SwansonSeptember 15, 2014

Word of Mouth Still Dominates

Word of mouth is still the leading source for new business, but a new study says review sites continue to gain ground.

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F&ICover Storyby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 15, 2014

Setting the Pace

Meet the five finalists vying for the 2014 F&I Dealer of the Year award, the winner of which will be announced this month at Industry Summit.

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Complianceby Jim GantherSeptember 15, 2014

Satisfying Customers and the CFPB

Compliance expert explains how dealers can turn the tables on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by using the agency’s own guidance to respond to complaints.

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F&Iby Paul HerrSeptember 15, 2014

Reverse the Turnover Curse

Dave Kreuser has stemmed the tide of turnovers at Zimbrick Acura by making employees, rather than customers, his top priority.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 12, 2014

Title Bout

Meet the five F&I pros vying to win the 2014 F&Idol competition and the $2,500 grand prize.

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F&Iby Bill HimplerAugust 14, 2014

OP-ED: Subprime Auto Is Not Subprime Mortgage

In an op-ed piece submitted to F&I and Showroom, an executive with the American Financial Services Association rebuts claims made about subprime auto financing in an Aug. 8 opinion piece penned by the New York Times’ 18-member editorial board.

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