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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoMarch 1, 2007

Roadwork Ahead; Expect Delays

With the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention only three days away (at press time), it has been a bit of a scramble to get the March issue out the door. Happily, I can say we have one heck of an issue this month, with technology taking center stage.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitMarch 1, 2007

Valuing Compliance

Being a compliance lawyer, I ask new and potential clients to consider this question: “How do you value good compliance practices in your operation?” What would your response be?

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F&Iby Allan StejskalMarch 1, 2007

Risky Business: Don’t Let Technology Be Your Undoing

Choosing the right service provider to improve efficiency and profitability can be risky business. Find out what this industry insider says about today’s innovations, and what questions dealers should be asking before choosing the right solution.

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F&Iby Joe BartoloneMarch 1, 2007

Don’t Get Stuck With Window Stickers

There are marketing stickers and then there are the three stickers that every new and used car must have. Making sure you have provisions for these three window stickers in your compliance program will keep your dealership out of trouble.

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Digitalby Becky ChernekMarch 1, 2007

Is Your Nonprime Business Ready to Go High Tech?

Before you even think about going high tech, you’ll need to re-educate your entire staff on how to service the nonprime market. Once you have training in place, finding the right software tool really comes down to a few considerations.

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F&Iby Luis Gil and Bob BlackburnMarch 1, 2007

Financing the Hispanic Market

Contrary to what you might have heard, the Hispanic market isn’t all that difficult to service. And with its buying power continuing to impact marketing budgets, this is a market your dealership can’t overlook.

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Digitalby Joan ShimMarch 1, 2007

Driving Towards a Paperless System

Asbury Automotive is cutting down on paper, mistakes and its dealerships’ transaction time by wrapping its customer retention tool, sales desk tool, F&I menu and dealer management software into one seamless system.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 1, 2007

What’s My Monthly Payment?

Did you hear the news coming out of Edmunds.com just before the holidays? Leasing increases 21 percent in 2006. It seems as though DealerTrack’s Raj Sundaram’s prediction of its revival back in November is on par so far.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitFebruary 1, 2007

Understanding the Pesky Form 8300

There is a popular sci-fi show on TV called The 4400. It features some 4,400 people who were abducted by aliens and returned to earth en masse.

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Complianceby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 1, 2007

Payment Packing in Los Angeles

In the last five years, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has been active in curbing the practice of “payment packing.” Consumer complaints against dealerships are on the decline due to the response of state and local associations, but other concerns exist, officials warn.

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