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F&Iby Mark RodgersNovember 1, 2008

Reading Their Minds

Your customers already know you're going to try to sell them something, but that doesn't mean they won't buy. Retail expert explains how understanding your customer can break down barriers.

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F&Iby Jim DirksNovember 1, 2008

Building an In-House PPM Program

No one questions the benefits of a pre-paid maintenance product, but what are the benefits of managing it in-house? F&I manager breaks down his store's PPM program, and discusses why employee discounts are a necessity.

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Complianceby Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2008

26 Red Flags Revealed

Here are 26 examples of red flags, which were gleaned from the Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.

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Complianceby Randy HenrickNovember 1, 2008

Dissecting the Red Flags Rule

Powersports dealers got a little reprieve after the Federal Trade Commission announced that it would extend the enforcement deadline for the new Red Flags Rule. Compliance expert breaks down the new rule and what dealers need to do to comply.

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F&Iby Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2008

Powersports F&I Conference: Panels and Workshops

The Powersports F&I Conference, held Sept. 16-17 at the Paris Las Vegas hotel, featured an array of panels and workshops. Here are highlights from some of those sessions.

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ComplianceCover Storyby Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2008

Powersports F&I Conference: Dealers Speak Out

The credit crunch might have been on the minds of dealers at the PowerSports F&I Conference, but compliance and processes still ruled the show. Read what these dealers had to say about the industry and what dealers need to be doing.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalNovember 1, 2008

Game Time: Implementing Your Red Flags Program

Nov. 1 was supposed to mark the beginning of the Red Flags era. The FTC decided to move the compliance deadline to May 1, 2009, but dealers can't wait any longer to get an identity theft-prevention process in place.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalNovember 1, 2008

Special Finance Lender Panel, Part 1

At the 2008 F&I and Special Finance Conference & Expo, moderator Jim Bass offered dealers the opportunity to engage three subprime lenders directly.

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F&Iby Randall McCathrenNovember 1, 2008

Implementing an LHPH Program

Part 2 of our two-part series on new opportunities in lease-here, pay-here explores how to implement an LHPH program at your dealership and a few potential pitfalls to watch out for.

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Complianceby Justina LyNovember 1, 2008

The Truth Behind OFAC Compliance

OFAC checks might seem useless, but not complying could mean 10 to 30 years in prison. Find out why compliance is a good thing and how it can act as a first line of defense.

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