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F&Iby Gil Van OverJuly 13, 2012

A Costly Decision

The Federal Trade Commission has turned a helpful rule into another regulatory hurdle for dealers. The magazine’s resident compliance guru weighs in.

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F&Iby Mike EspositoJuly 13, 2012

State Your Purpose

There isn’t a tech tool out there that doesn’t promise to add to the bottom line. But how will adding new technology affect employees?

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F&Iby Tom HudsonJuly 13, 2012

Peer-to-Peer Pressure

The magazine’s legal eagle explains why the FTC’s charges against a dealer and a debt collector for saving sensitive data on a P2P network should serve as a wake-up call to the auto finance industry.

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F&Iby Michael BenoitJune 8, 2012

The Legal Pros and Cons of Video Recording F&I

The magazine’s resident legal expert lays out a checklist of considerations your store needs to make before installing an F&I video-recording system.

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F&Iby David LintonJune 8, 2012

Priming the Service ‘Up’ for Upsell Opportunities

In February, the magazine’s resident fixed-ops expert laid out a primer for establishing a sales process for parts and service. This month, he offers a three-step process for welcoming service customers

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F&Iby Brian PaschJune 8, 2012

5 CRM, Mobile Tools to Consider

Digital tools are getting smarter, faster and easier to use. The magazine’s tech expert breaks down five new tools that could revolutionize the auto retail business.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyJune 8, 2012

F&I Unplugged

Two Indiana dealers explain why they dropped four-column paper menus in favor of a two-column mobile menu — and how the switch jump-started their product sales.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickJune 8, 2012

4 Steps to Selling Paint and Fab

To sell environmental protection, you need to clear up several misconceptions. Doing so will pave the way to a successful sale.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoMay 14, 2012

Finding the Digital Sweet Spot

Marketers say they will direct more ad dollars toward social media and mobile marketing this year, but they admit to being a bit perplexed as to which digital channel is the most effective.

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Auto Financeby Tom HudsonMay 14, 2012

Facts, Anyone?

Stories about dealer practices that harm consumers are prevalent, but the facts seem to be difficult to come by.

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