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F&ICover Storyby Paul Chavez February 24, 2014

Process Driven

Puente Hills Toyota ranks in the top 5% for new-vehicle sales among Toyota dealerships across the nation. Nicholas Cardin says his secret is a process that’s designed to turn car buyers into dealer advocates.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyFebruary 11, 2014

Sheehy's Got Talent

A Mid-Atlantic dealer group devises an innovative way to help its F&I team transition to a new menu system. Product penetration an per-copy averages have climbed ever since.

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F&Iby John LovinFebruary 6, 2014

4 Reasons to Keep ’Em Separated

Industry insider warns dealers to resist calls for combining the roles of sales and F&I. He says the two departments must remain separate components of a shared process.

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F&Iby John VecchioniFebruary 6, 2014

Eliminating Price Objections

Asking customers how many miles they drive per year may tell you how much coverage they need, but it won’t help you close the sale. The F&I Coach weighs in.

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F&Iby Randy HoffmanFebruary 6, 2014

Terms of Service

F&I veteran breaks down the major regulators, acts and provisions governing the way we do business. He also offers his take on their impact so far.

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F&Iby Mick WarshawFebruary 6, 2014

5 Deal-Saving Strategies

F&I pro says there’s no way to avoid those deal-killing situations, but he does offer five strategies for ensuring that your sold and delivered customers stay that way.

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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiFebruary 6, 2014

Crash Prevention

Data from the third quarter shows that finance sources kept their foot on the gas pedal and an eye on the rearview mirror.

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F&Iby Stephanie ForsheeFebruary 6, 2014

Missed Opportunities

Asian Americans fit a relatively specific buyer profile, and new research has identified what this segment is looking to purchase within the automotive sector.

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Complianceby David RobertsonJanuary 21, 2014

Raising the Stakes

Industry insider says the current regulatory environment demands that dealers take a new approach to compliance.

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Complianceby Nicole MunroJanuary 21, 2014

5 Regulatory Predictions for 2014

The magazine’s legal insider offers her predictions for 2014. None of them should be surprising, but the industry is in for a ride if her forecast is realized.

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