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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 1, 2007

It’s OK To Be a Control Freak

Talk about birth by fire. Four days, two shows, about 500 photos and two notebooks crammed with notes. And out of the notes I took during the third-annual F&I Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, the one comment that stood out was the one made by this one brave soul who grabbed the microphone at the conclusion of a panel discussion on compliance and uttered, “I’m afraid to go back to my dealership.”

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Complianceby Michael BenoitJanuary 1, 2007

The Calculus of Adverse Action

You’ll notice that, from time to time, I’ll devote a column to those pesky adverse action notice requirements. For those of you who may be thinking that I do this because it’s all the law I know, let me assure you that I have other talents as well.

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F&Iby Joe JacobsonJanuary 1, 2007

Finding, Hiring and Keeping Winners

Finding a winning F&I manager takes more than a gut feeling. It takes a good selection process, ongoing training and a pay plan that reinforces goals and objectives.

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F&Iby Geoff CohenJanuary 1, 2007

To Lease or Not To Lease?

With leasing showing a pulse in 2006 and automakers expected to keep the good times rolling with more attractive programs, find out how your F&I manager can make or break your leasing potential.

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F&Iby Becky ChernekJanuary 1, 2007

Capturing the Nonprime Craze

Dealers looking to cash in on the below nonprime market need to make sure their front-end and finance department are working in unison, as sales in this buyer segment can be susceptible to sabotage.

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F&Iby Joe BartoloneJanuary 1, 2007

7 Ways to Legally Shield Your Dealership

F&I auditor goes soft, points out the seven best practices he’s seen on the front lines. Employing these tactics will be your best defense.

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F&Iby Joe BartoloneJanuary 1, 2007

Watching Out for the Boomerang Effect

Failing to have a defined process for handling adverse action notices can come back to haunt you. Compliance auditor provides some insight when handling co-applicants, special events and Internet leads.

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F&Iby Chris FordJanuary 1, 2007

A Retrospective Look at the Vehicle Service Industry

Growing from a regional business to a multi-billion dollar industry, the vehicle service contract business has undergone dramatic changes over the last 30 years.

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Digitalby Ron MartinJanuary 1, 2007

Non-Prime and Prime Financing

To be successful, the F&I department needs to be well versed in both prime and subprime.

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F&Iby Jim BassDecember 1, 2006

Why Aren't There More Nonprime Finance Companies

The lack of nonprime finance companies is certainly causing headaches for some F&I managers. Word on the street is that’s about to change.

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