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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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F&Iby Glenn RobertsFebruary 28, 2009

F&I Experts Discuss F&I Basics: The Art of the Deal

Today’s credit crisis means one thing: It’s back to basics. F&I expert lays out six principles guiding today’s reality, and discusses why sales will be critical to your dealership’s success.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 28, 2009

DealerTrack Opens Up About Market Challenges

Much has been made of how credit unions and regional banks have picked up the slack for dealers. This month the magazine finds out just how much from DealerTrack’s Rick Von Pusch. The software provider’s senior vice president of sales, marketing and international also opens up about how today’s economic crisis impacts the world of F&I.

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