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F&Iby Tariq KamalJuly 1, 2009

Delivering for the Mailman

By the time she joined the team at Karl Malone Toyota, Staci Patch already had several seasons’ worth of dealership and finance company experience on her stat sheet. Read on to learn why Patch and her boss, lenders and customers all agree that her current position is the one she was born to play.

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F&Iby Rob HagenJuly 1, 2009

Need Analysis Checklist for Subprime Customers

Use this checklist to determine the financing and vehicle options you can provide for each of your credit-challenged customers.

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F&Iby Nick LevensteinJuly 1, 2009

Unemployment Rates vs. Defaults

Understanding why the performance of auto loan-based portfolios is improving even as the economy is contracting is the key to knowing when to package and sell your retail installment contracts.

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F&Iby Thomas B. HudsonJuly 1, 2009

Calling the Cops at Repo Time? Maybe Not.

Assistance from local law enforcement in a repossession can sometimes do more harm than good.

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F&Iby Denny LongJuly 1, 2009

A Better Way to Qualify Prospects

Times have changed, and dealers shouldn't have to play guessing games to get customers to the right department.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitJuly 1, 2009

4 Threats to PSFI

When Consumer Protection Goes Wrong

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F&Iby Gart SuttonJuly 1, 2009

7 Fundamentals of F&I

Dealer consultant Gart Sutton continues his story about his mentor, Steve, and what he taught him about the seven fundamentals of F&I.

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F&Iby Mark RodgersJuly 1, 2009

Part I: The Art of Ethical Persuasion

Being good at persuasion isn’t always a bad thing. F&I trainer breaks down the six principles of persuasion, paving the way for the ethical use of this key sales tool.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyJuly 1, 2009

Genuine Deal

Genuine Scooter Company’s new relationship with Progressive ushers in new business opportunities for scooter dealers.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJuly 1, 2009

Tricks of the Trade

So I stirred up a little controversy on the forum recently. I posted a solicitation for strategies to entice lenders to buy a deal. My inquiry was spurred by a recent conversation with a veteran F&I director.

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