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F&Iby Jim DirksJanuary 1, 2009

Playing the Pricing Game

How you price your products really depends on what your goals are. Veteran F&I manager provides his strategy for pricing F&I products.

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F&Iby Mary HoleJanuary 1, 2009

Connecting the Disconnect

The F&I department is dependent on many things to be successful. The dealer principle's support is paramount, but without the support and respect of the sales department, the entire store and its customers could suffer.

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F&Iby Mark RodgersJanuary 1, 2009

17 Sales-Revving Ideas

When motorcycle riding season rolls around, it usually means three things: long days, tons of customers, and more to do than we can imagine. At least we hope that’s what happens. Powersports trainer provides 17 ideas to rev up for riding season.

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

Bad Times and F&I Crimes

In a down market, every sale counts. That means dealers must be especially vigilant to prevent fraud in the F&I department.

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F&Iby Denny LongJanuary 1, 2009

Four Essential Elements of a Successful E-Mail Campaign

Investment in measurable media continues to grow. Here are four essential elements for your next e-mail marketing drive.

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F&Iby Jim BassJanuary 1, 2009

How Will the Subprime Auto Finance Industry Rally?

As leading special finance lenders continue to struggle, the search for liquidity in the subprime auto finance market continues.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 1, 2009

Credit Unions on the Move

Dealers talk about how credit unions have stepped up during the crisis. The magazine finds out how much from Tony Boutelle, president and CEO of the Southern California-based CUDL (CU Direct Corporation).

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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiJanuary 1, 2009

Credit Crisis Rocks Industry in 3Q

No other quarter symbolized the challenges the industry faced last year than the third quarter 2008, as the impact of slumping sales, unavailable financing and increased delinquencies revealed the dynamic shift that’s taken place in automotive finance.

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F&ICover Storyby Kelli WoodJanuary 1, 2009

Reinsurance’s Resurrection

Ask Bob Cockerham about his reinsurance program and he's quick to say it was his dealership's one glimmer of hope.

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Complianceby Justina LyJanuary 1, 2009

Crime Doesn’t Pay

In Inwood, N.Y., Dennis Cirillo is still trying to repair his Victory Toyota dealership’s reputation after it was linked to a fraud scheme, which was uncovered during a homicide investigation at a neighboring dealership.

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