FI showroom red and grey logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Articles

F&Iby David JohnsonAugust 1, 2010

Your Social Media Toolkit

Dealer trainer explains why influence, not exposure, is the real power behind social-media marketing.

Read More →
F&Iby Mark RodgersAugust 1, 2010

Measured Expectations

Dealer consultant says its time to smash conventional dealership wisdom, and lays out three key components for testing some of the industry’s deeply held beliefs about managing, marketing and more.

Read More →
F&Iby Michael GorunAugust 1, 2010

Curb Appeal: Prepaid Maintenance Revisited

A prepaid maintenance plan can triple a dealer’s chances of getting customers into the service bay. Providers are doing their part to make that happen with new programs.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby Tom Hudson and Michael BenoitAugust 1, 2010

Lost in Translation

If you think dealers have won exemption from financial reform, read on. The magazine’s legal experts team up to translate this highly anticipated legislation.

Read More →
F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJuly 1, 2010

F&I is Here to Stay

The editor wonders if the days of the traditional salesperson are numbered and offers a couple of reasons to attend this year’s F&I Conference.

Read More →
Auto FinanceCover Storyby Justina LyJuly 1, 2010

BMW Dealers Test E-Contracting

Two New Jersey dealers discuss their experience with BMW Financial Services’ new e-contracting solution. The verdict? So far, so good.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Auto Financeby Tom Hudson and Michael BenoitJune 28, 2010

No Time to Celebrate

Despite the industry’s victory in May regarding finance reform, F&I’s legal experts say that business as usual is still under fire.

Read More →
Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoJune 28, 2010

Recovery Yet to Reach Showrooms

Nonprime auto finance continues to show signs of recovery, but dealers say they will need more than just good feelings to ride out the storm.

Read More →
Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiJune 28, 2010

Lanes Open for Prime Tiers

Sixty-day delinquencies are on the decline and credit quality continues to improve, but lenders still favored prime customers in the first quarter.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJune 28, 2010

The Menu Battle

Ristken Software Service’s top executive sits down with the magazine to talk about an aspect of the menu business that hasn’t received much fanfare.

Read More →