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F&Iby Lee DomingueMay 1, 2009

Make Your Move

A growing used-car and special finance customer base has created a new auto finance landscape — and new compliance issues, as well. Consult the following checklist before making any big moves in 2009.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoApril 1, 2009

The Lines Are Blurring

I’m really going to need a therapist after this turnaround. Like everyone, I’m looking for that silver lining in every new market report or economic news, but nothing good seems to stick these days.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitApril 1, 2009

Rules of the Road: Basics of Truth in Advertising Laws

In these tough economic times, driving business into the showroom is more important than ever. Many merchants invest significant resources into advertising their products in a manner designed to entice potential customers.

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F&Iby Thomas B. Hudson, Esq.April 1, 2009

Best Practices for the Use of Starter Interrupt Devices

Dealers and lenders who use starter interrupt devices must do so in a practical and legally compliant manner.

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ComplianceCover Storyby Terrence O'Loughlin and Justina LyApril 1, 2009

12 Hot-Button Issues for 2009

As state and federal regulators increase their vigilance of finance transactions, dealers will need to be on high alert when it comes to their F&I processes. Former compliance regulator addresses F&I's brave new world of compliance.

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Complianceby Jim GantherApril 1, 2009

Part II: Tackling Adverse Action Notices

Knowing what triggers an adverse action notice can definitely be baffling, but so can the rules governing content and timing. Legal expert weighs in with part II of F&I's series on adverse action notices.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoApril 1, 2009

Debt Protection: Pink-Slip Protection Now a Sales Tool

Debt protection has been around since the 1980s, but today’s market challenges has the product taking on a role beyond the F&I office.

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F&Iby John SauersApril 1, 2009

Keep Lenders from Steering Away Profits

F&I expert provides four ways to keep lenders from steering away profits.

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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiApril 1, 2009

Tracking the 2008 Credit Crisis

By the end of 2008, more than $7 billion worth of automotive loans were 60 days delinquent. Experian market analyst tracks the single-most challenging year for auto finance and provides her take on the road ahead.

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F&Iby David JohnsonApril 1, 2009

5 Ways to Improve Your BDC

One of the quickest and easiest ways to get more customers into your store is to ensure your business development center is operating at 100 percent effectiveness.

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