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F&Iby David RobertsonJune 1, 2009

Bring in the Specialists

In today’s market, priming the vehicle selection process with an accurate assessment of the customer’s credit standing doubles the odds of a sale.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitJune 1, 2009

Legislators in Need of Cooling-Off Period

On May 12, Congress held a hearing on a bill that would give the Federal Trade Commission broad new powers to regulate automobile dealers. The bill, H.R. 2309, directs the FTC to adopt rules that prevent unfair and deceptive practices by dealers regarding credit and lending.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalJune 1, 2009

Special Finance Under Fire

Proposed legislation intended to protect consumers from predatory lending has the potential to put the brakes on subprime auto finance. Voices have been raised in protest, but is it too late to save special finance?

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Complianceby Gregory Arroyo and Justina LyMay 29, 2009

Industry Fights to Lift Youth-Vehicle Ban

Industry associations, manufacturers and dealers are doing their part to overturn the ban that put the skids on the sale of youth, off-highway vehicles. Their hope now rests with Congress.

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F&ICover Storyby Mark RodgersMay 29, 2009

The 5 Pillars of F&I

When it comes to filling the business manager position, a clerk simply won’t cut it. F&I trainer provides his take on the role of the business manager and breaks down the five pillars of the job.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMay 1, 2009

It’s All About The Deal

You know, the more things change, the more they stay the same. As much as I wish I could claim to be the first to apply that phrase to the F&I office, I can’t. The credit must go to Julie Horns, an F&I pro I talked to for my technology story.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitMay 1, 2009

F&I's Big Threat: Consumer Protection Gone Wrong

In these tough economic times, the last thing business needs are unreasonable impediments on the sale of goods and services. Hasn’t all the bailout and stimulus spending been focused on unfreezing credit markets to spur spending?

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Complianceby Gregory ArroyoMay 1, 2009

Seeing Red: What the FTC Wants From Dealers

After reading the Federal Trade Commission’s 17-page guide to “Fighting Fraud With the Red Flags Rule,” I think I finally understand why this newest requirement is so perplexing to many of you out there.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitMay 1, 2009

Consumer Protection Gone Wrong

In these tough economic times, the last thing business needs are unreasonable impediments on the sale of goods and services. Hasn’t all the bailout and stimulus spending been focused on unfreezing credit markets so folks can spend money and boost the economy?

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F&Iby Ron MartinMay 1, 2009

10 Steps To The top

What separates mediocre from successful is very subtle, but that separation can make a big difference. F&I expert rolls out his 10 steps to get to the top.

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