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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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F&Iby Kelli WoodSeptember 1, 2008

The Hybrid Dealer

While some Colorado dealerships are feeling the effects of a weaker economy, McCloskey Dealerships remain confident in their unique approach to the business.

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Auto Financeby Steven PalmieriSeptember 1, 2008

Universal Default's Snare on Car Buyers

In economic times like today, there's a high chance your next customer's credit profile is being victimized by universal default. Finance expert explains how universal default works and why understanding the practice can help you get the next deal bought.

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