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F&Iby Denny LongMarch 1, 2009

The History of Advertising During a Recession

Research proves that a difficult economic climate is actually the worst time to curtail your marketing efforts.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoMarch 1, 2009

Future Hinges on Credit Availability

Dealers and industry executives address questions about the future of the auto industry and the U.S. economy at the 2009 NADA Convention and Expo.

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Auto Financeby Kristen ForceMarch 1, 2009

Staying in Control

There are reasons why The Suburban Collection, the 14th largest dealer group in the nation, has achieved 60 years in the business. Learn how the dealer group has maintained its success.

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Complianceby JimMarch 1, 2009

Tackling Adverse Action Notices

Compliance expert explains what situations require dealers to send adverse action notices to consumers.

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F&Iby Tom HeraldMarch 1, 2009

15 Steps to Subprime Success

Overcoming objections, selling the customer and closing the deal is as easy as developing a solid sales process — and sticking to it.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalMarch 1, 2009

On the Lot with Don Foss

In an exclusive interview with Special Finance, longtime Detroit dealer and Credit Acceptance founder Don Foss reflects on his experience in subprime automotive.

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F&Iby Michael BenoitMarch 1, 2009

How to Choose the Right Lead Provider

Dealers should expect nothing but the best from their third-party lead providers. Here are ten ways to be sure your money is well-spent.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalMarch 1, 2009

Dealer Profile: Summit Place Kia

As consultants, the ACE Group’s Rich LaLonde and Jerry Doute have worked with hundreds of dealers to perfect their formula for success in special finance. As partners at Summit Place Kia, they’re testing it in a laboratory of their own.

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F&Iby Rob HagenMarch 1, 2009

Buy-Here, Pay-Here for Franchise Dealers

As financing for credit-challenged customers gets harder to find, more new-car dealers are turning to in-house financing to get the deal done.

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ComplianceCover Storyby Joe BartoloneFebruary 28, 2009

Credit, Capacity, Collate and Compliance

There were the three Cs of consumer credit, but today's credit crisis has probably tacked on two more Cs. Compliance expert makes the argument for a sixth "C."

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