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F&Iby Jon DahlquistJune 1, 2010

6 Signs You're Ready to Rent

Starting a new rental operation requires a huge investment. Dealer management expert provides a six-step checklist to consult before you take the leap.

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F&Iby Jim LawrenceJune 1, 2010

A Bona-Fide Defense

What exactly does the Federal Trade Commission mean by ‘bona fide’ or ‘good faith’? With the Red Flags Rule set to go live this month, dealer compliance expert provides the answer.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMay 1, 2010

The Ball's In Your Court

The editor is looking for reader feedback, and has a special reward for those who participate. Read on to find out what it is.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickMay 1, 2010

5 Roadblocks to F&I Success

It’s still the one department where profits are made, but the F&I office can’t do it alone. Veteran trainer breaks through F&I’s five biggest roadblocks.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMay 1, 2010

Match Play

Its competitors might be on the move, but so is RouteOne. F&I and Showroom goes one-on-one with the company’s chief executive to find out where it’s headed.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMay 1, 2010

Subprime's Fundamental Problem

With more than 40 percent of the buying public now in the lower credit tiers, could franchised dealers be missing out on a prime opportunity?

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F&Iby George AngusMay 1, 2010

A Prime Opportunity

Credit might not be loosening up as quickly as the industry had hoped, but it is becoming available to the subprime segment. Industry insider provides his take on why that is.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyMay 1, 2010

Accessory to Profits

A California dealership opens its doors to the ‘tuner’ market in an effort to drive profits. Find out how it used social media, grassroots marketing and partnerships with aftermarket companies to produce a successful, traffic-driving event.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoApril 1, 2010

What’s the New Normal?

With lenders in a better mood these days, could we see a return to normalcy? Well, not so fast. Consumers still need some TLC.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoApril 1, 2010

Technology Takes Center Stage

Dealers at the industry's annual get-together said the Internet will set the terms for the market's recovery.

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