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Complianceby Joe BartoloneAugust 1, 2008

Cycles, Slumps and Compliance

In today's tough times, you can bet regulators have automotive dealers in their sights. Compliance expert reviews 10 ways you can keep your dealership in the clear and off their radars.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJuly 1, 2008

Bringing the Magazine to Life

This year will be my third F&I Conference and Expo. Whenever I talk about the two previous shows, I can’t help but tell the story about how one attendee at the 2006 show raised his hand during a compliance workshop and said, “I’m afraid to go back to my dealership.”

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Complianceby Michael BenoitJuly 1, 2008

New Disclosure Rule Proposed for Auto Finance Customers

Way back in 2003, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA). We’ve talked about it a lot in this column. For us lawyers, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, and it just gave again with the recent proposal for the last of the major rules it mandated.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJuly 1, 2008

Bringing the Magazine to Life

Executive Editor Gregory Arroyo introduces the first PowerSports F&I Conference to readers.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitJuly 1, 2008

Special Credit Protections for Military Personnel

Given that our men and women in uniform so often find themselves in harm’s way these days, it is only fitting the law provides special protections to them with respect to the credit obligations they enter into prior to being called into active duty.

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F&Iby Ron MartinJuly 1, 2008

Achieving Geometric Growth

Improving F&I income requires minimal change on a dealer's part. F&I expert shows you how minor improvements can lead to big financial gains, as well as a more satisfied customer.

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F&Iby Mark RodgersJuly 1, 2008

7 Profit-Stopping Excuses

There are plenty of reasons why not to add another 20 minutes to your sales process, but is it the best thing for the dealership. F&I expert debunks seven popular excuses for not implementing an F&I process.

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F&Iby Ronald J. ReahardJuly 1, 2008

Quoting Payments: The Rules, Risks and Getting it Right

When it comes to quoting payments, the old "quote 'em an inflated monthly payment, peel 'em off the ceiling, and see what sticks" not only doesn't work anymore, it's deceptive. F&I expert breaks down the rules and the risks of quoting payments.

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Auto Financeby Kevin BurkeJuly 1, 2008

Powersport's Two-Way Street

A credit card might be the easy way to move a vehicle, but is it right for the customer? F&I expert discusses a better way to get a deal done.

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F&ICover Storyby Cheryl KnightJuly 1, 2008

Making the Transition

Former automotive F&I manager talks about his transition to powersports two years ago, and how his move has benefited his Killeen, Texas-based dealership.

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