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Complianceby Michael BenoitApril 1, 2008

Making a Legal Distinction

Let’s face it; the law is not always the most stimulating topic for those of you who have lives. But knowledge is power, and it’s important to your business.

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Complianceby Lee DomingueApril 1, 2008

Lender Confidence and Compliance

Dealers are definitely in a tough spot. So what’s a dealer to do? Industry insider says the answer will ultimately be tied to regulatory compliance.

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F&Iby Ronald J. ReahardApril 1, 2008

F&I in an X&Y World

Is your current F&I sales process adding value or alienating customers? In today’s world of Google, Myspace and YouTube, word-tracks are like 8-tracks: obsolete. Expert explains how to give today’s Generation X and Y customers what they want: a fast-paced, non-confrontational buying experience.

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Auto Financeby George AngusApril 1, 2008

Quoting Rate and Payment: Some Surprising Results

Opinions vary on when and how rate and payment should be quoted to customers. Dealership consultant reveals which practices work best and which don’t.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMarch 1, 2008

Confessions of a Subprime Lender

It’d be easy to dedicate this entire editorial to all the recession talk. It’d definitely be a good read, but would it help?

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Complianceby Michael BenoitMarch 1, 2008

Can I Have That in Writing?

A series of attacks on document preparation fees in several states has resulted in a line of cases holding that charging a fee to fill in the blanks on legal documents (for example, retail installment sale contracts) is the practice of law.

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F&Iby Tom HeraldMarch 1, 2008

Plotting the Perfect Advertisement

Creating an effective advertisement is one thing, doing so without catching the eyes of regulators is a completely different challenge. The key is to be able to substantiate all claims offered, and to clearly disclose all terms. Industry insider provides some additional tips to creating a killer and compliant ad.

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Digitalby Kevin KoppMarch 1, 2008

Unlocking e-Contracting’s Potential

The benefits of e-contracting are pretty obvious, from improved CSI to faster funding. So why has it’s arrival taken so long? Software expert gives his take and lays out exactly what is needed for the industry to improve adoption.

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Digitalby Joan ShimMarch 1, 2008

Get Inside Pro Chrysler Jeep’s March to Victory

Leveraging the team’s strengths, refining the sales process and putting people first are what John Schenden’s Pro Chrysler Jeep dealership did to earn the magazine’s 2008 F&I Dealer of the Year award.

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F&Iby George AngusMarch 1, 2008

CASE STUDY: Life Without The F&I Department

With dealers facing changing customer expectations, increasing demands from the factories and customer resistance to the sales process, eliminating the F&I department might seem like a good idea. Dealership consultant breaks down what life would be like without the F&I department, and the results aren’t pretty.

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