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F&ICover Storyby Gregory ArroyoAugust 14, 2014

Remembering Ed Bobit

The magazine, trainers and industry execs pay tribute to the man who helped build an industry when he founded F&I and Showroom in 1998.

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F&Iby David RobertsonAugust 14, 2014

Handling Skittish Customers

Asking customers to divulge sensitive information about themselves can sometimes lead to a polarizing exchange between the F&I manager and customer. The magazine’s compliance insider offers a few ways to put customers at ease.

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Auto Financeby Rick McCormickAugust 14, 2014

10.5 Ways to Create Customer Interest

The magazine’s resident F&I pro thinks F&I managers can take a cue from the Duke of Wellington, who once said, ‘Wise people learn when they can. Fools learn when they must.’

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F&Iby John LovinAugust 12, 2014

Fueling the Service Pump

The F&I office can fuel a dealership’s service-retention efforts. F&I insider offers up some recommendations designed to drive car buyers into the service lane.

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Auto Financeby Brittany-Marie SwansonAugust 12, 2014

F&I Products at Center of Legislative Battles in Four States

Legislation regulating the influence captive finance sources have on F&I product sales has popped up around the nation this year, but the industry disagrees on what is driving these state-by-state battles.

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Auto Financeby David RobertsonJuly 14, 2014

Codifying Common Sense

Whether you believe it or not, most rules and regulations weren’t designed to make your life miserable. The magazine’s resident compliance expert says we can only blame ourselves.

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F&Iby Brittany-Marie SwansonJuly 14, 2014

Consumers Still Keeping Cars Longer

The percentage of older vehicles on the road has reached its highest level since 2009, and the average age of vehicles on the road is expected to keep rising.

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Auto Financeby John LovinJuly 14, 2014

People, Process, Pay Plans

Top F&I mind says there are nine components that need to be in every F&I pay plan. Not only do they provide the right motivation, they can be the key to retaining top talent.

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Auto Financeby George AngusJuly 14, 2014

Converting the Ca$h Customer

The Father of the F&I menu lays out a four-step process for converting the cash customer. He even throws in a technique for selling a VSC to those who refuse to convert.

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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiJuly 14, 2014

Market on the Move

The auto finance industry broke new ground in several reporting categories in the first quarter. But not all records are meant to be broken.

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