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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiOctober 7, 2011

2Q Analysis: Below-Prime Goes Prime Time

In the second quarter, finance sources continued their drive down into the high-risk credit tiers and consumers continued to pay on time. But the magazine’s resident finance insider wonders how long those trends can continue in this month’s review of quarterly auto finance trends.

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Auto Financeby Ronald J. ReahardOctober 7, 2011

Reorganizing the Desk

The desk can be critical to a dealership’s success, but overstepping its boundaries can leave a store vulnerable. The magazine’s F&I pro draws a line in the sand.

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F&Iby Mike GorunOctober 7, 2011

Maximizing PPM Return

Customer retention isn’t the only thing prepaid maintenance plans drive. With the right product mix, they also can add serious revenue to your store’s bottom line.

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Complianceby Michael A. BenoitOctober 7, 2011

A Tale of Two Agencies

Do you know who your regulator is? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. The magazine’s legal wiz weighs in.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoOctober 7, 2011

Setting the Pace

Meet the seven finalists for F&I Dealer of the Year, the winner of which will be profiled in the magazine’s November issue.

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Complianceby Jim RadognaSeptember 6, 2011

4 Social Media Pitfalls to Avoid

The social media sphere offers great opportunities to market your store, but there are several legal traps inherent to this type of viral marketing. Compliance expert reviews four of them in this digital marketing primer.

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Complianceby Rick McCormickSeptember 6, 2011

4 Ways to Reenergize Your Pitch

Have you ever wondered why your performance levels lag? The magazine’s resident expert knows the answer, and offers a remedy for keeping you on your game.

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F&Iby Don GeroniSeptember 6, 2011

The Interview

A five-minute interview can go a long way toward putting customers at ease, and it may even lead to a nice boost in F&I profit per vehicle retailed. F&I trainer breaks down the process.

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Digitalby Mark ViragSeptember 6, 2011

E-Contracting’s Missing Link

Integration has been one of the obstacles in the way of the industry’s push toward e-contracting. One technology expert says that will no longer be the case going forward, especially for product providers.

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Complianceby Tom HudsonSeptember 6, 2011

Spotting by the Book

The magazine’s legal wiz shares a textbook case on what not to do when spot delivering a vehicle.

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