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F&Iby Ron MartinSeptember 1, 2008

8 Ways to Maximize F&I

No matter if your store is categorized as small or mega, your dealership is leaving money on the table if it isn't utilizing an F&I department. F&I expert provides the eight keys to kick-starting your F&I department.

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F&Iby Ronald J. ReahardSeptember 1, 2008

Selling F&I the Right Way

It's no secret that F&I income is critical to a dealership's bottom line, so why aren't you using a menu? Not only does it help with the sale, it also protects the dealership. F&I expert gives his take and provides five keys to menu selling.

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F&Iby Justina LySeptember 1, 2008

Who's the New Gal?

Jumping into the world of powersports F&I requires tenacity and patience. Cindy Wallace has both, and a friendly smile.

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F&ICover Storyby Kristen ForceSeptember 1, 2008

Malcolm Smith: Born to Ride

A legendary off-road motorcycle racer’s powersports dealership relies on its dedicated and well-trained F&I department to satisfy customers and make sales.

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F&Iby Denny LongSeptember 1, 2008

6 Elements of a Successful Direct-Mail Campaign

Break down your lead-generation and conversion process to determine where you might be falling short and how you can improve.

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F&Iby Mike SheridanSeptember 1, 2008

Why We Need a New Auto Finance Paradigm

In the current economic climate, strong dealerships are surviving by finding ways to increase profits and streamline operations, and the loan approval process should be no exception.

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F&Iby Jim BassSeptember 1, 2008

What is the Future of the Subprime Market?

As once-venerable lenders scramble to keep up with the changing landscape of the special finance market — or abandon indirect lending altogether — dealers are left to wonder what will happen next.

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F&Iby Thomas B. Hudson, Esq.September 1, 2008

Bulletproof?

When it comes to regulatory compliance and protection from litigation, there’s no such thing. The most effective strategy is to make your dealership as small a target as possible.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Jim BassSeptember 1, 2008

Rescuing Nonprime Finance

Triad Financial Corporation's fall from auto finance shocked the industry. Finance expert discusses the subprime lender's fate and what its loss means for the rest of the year.

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Auto Financeby Eric LindeenSeptember 1, 2008

Credit Risks in a New Economy

Lenders have tightened policy and decisioning parameters in response to the credit crisis to manage risk and insulate themselves from uncertainty in the market.

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