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F&Iby Gregory Arroyo and Brittany-Marie Swanson September 3, 2013

Head of the Class

Trainers leading this year’s education workshops and panels weigh in on some of the F&I industry’s hot-button issues, from the CFPB to tablet menus and today’s Internet customer.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 3, 2013

Lights, Camera, Action!

This year’s field of F&Idol hopefuls counts two females and one male. Attendees will be asked to select one of them as the 2013 F&Idol winner during a special lunchtime ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

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Dealer Opsby Greg Goebel August 22, 2013

It’s a Win-Win-Win

Special finance guru breaks down his process for desking a deal that works for you, your customer and the finance company. He also delves into lender relations and more.

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F&Iby Michael BenoitAugust 7, 2013

MILES to Go

After reading the CFPB’s consent order against U.S. Bank and its nonbanking partner, the magazine’s legal insider concludes the bureau is one heck of a negotiator.

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F&Iby John NovakAugust 7, 2013

Invest in an F&I Timeshare

Agency head explains how one dealer client maximized profits and avoided personnel issues by setting up a ‘timeshare’ system for his F&I managers.

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F&Iby Mike GorunAugust 7, 2013

Loyalty Driver

Industry veteran says some franchised dealers are realizing 40 percent penetration on PPM plans, and that’s on leases. He explains why those dealers are also realizing great customer retention.

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F&Iby John LovinAugust 7, 2013

Going Off Script

The magazine’s newest F&I trainer offers six insights on how to drive a better connection with customers.

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F&Iby John H. VecchioniAugust 7, 2013

Cashing In

If converting cash customers to finance is your strategy for staying in the game, then keep reading. The F&I professor drops some knowledge on why cash can be king in the F&I office.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Brittany-Marie SwansonAugust 7, 2013

Mix ‘n’ Match

Trisha Winski of Mercedes-Benz of Westwood, Mass., and Grant Wilson of Huffines Kia in Denton, Texas, have found the perfect match for their customers. It’s a suite of products that’s feeding the service drive and their per-unit averages.

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F&Iby Greg GoebelJuly 18, 2013

Check the Stubs

Fraudulent paystubs are a serious threat to your dealership and the trust you’ve built with your finance companies. Special finance guru warns that such incidents are on the rise, and customers aren’t the only guilty parties.

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