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F&Iby Melinda ZabritskiOctober 10, 2012

Back on Track

Below-prime financing surpassed pre-recession levels in the second quarter. But is this trend dangerous for the future health of auto finance?

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F&Iby Rick McCormickOctober 10, 2012

Nailing the Pitch

The current movement toward high-performance wheels and run-flat tires has made road hazard protection a no-brainer — that is, if you follow three simple steps to the sale.

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F&Iby Gil Van OverOctober 10, 2012

Paper Trails

Things don’t always go smoothly in the daily grind of dealership life. That’s why a good paper trail is critical to keeping your store out of the crosshairs of hungry plaintiffs’ attorneys.

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F&Iby Michael BenoitOctober 10, 2012

Bottom Feeders

It’s easy enough to dismiss attorneys as threats to your livelihood, but the magazine’s legal wiz says not all lawyers are gunning for dealers.

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Complianceby Erin SpandorfOctober 10, 2012

To Catch a Thief

Standing on the front lines of the government’s campaigns against terrorist activity and identity theft has put dealers in a tough spot — especially when that fight steps foot inside the dealership.

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F&Iby Editorial StaffSeptember 14, 2012

In Focus: F&Idol ­Finalists Revealed

These five individuals were named finalists for having the best on-camera F&I presentations in one of five categories. One of them will be this year’s F&Idol winner.

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F&Iby Tom HudsonSeptember 14, 2012

Vying for ‘Toughest Cop’

The magazine’s legal wiz offers his take on the heated battle for top bad-cop status between the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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F&ICover Storyby Editorial StaffSeptember 14, 2012

Setting the Pace

Meet this year’s six F&I Pacesetters. One of them will be named the magazine’s 2012 F&I Dealer of the Year.

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F&Iby Randy HenrickAugust 10, 2012

Don't Be a Target

The new U.S. consumer financial watchdog has pledged to aggressively pursue discriminatory lending practices. Legal insider provides recommendations on how to ensure your store isn’t caught in the crossfire.

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F&Iby Aaron DaltonAugust 10, 2012

Steps to the SpiFi Interview

F&I managers must decide for themselves whether the customer interview is advisable or expendable, but the magazine’s subprime insider says it’s mandatory for special finance managers.

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