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Complianceby Courtney Leyes and Benjamin RossOctober 22, 2019

Act Now to Prevent Violence at Your Dealership

If you don’t already have one, these safety guidelines can help you formulate a plan to deal with workplace violence head on.

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F&Iby Doug ReevesOctober 22, 2019

10 Secrets of Successful F&I Managers

Experienced agent and trainer shares 10 habits and best practices shared by top-producing F&I professionals — and rarely adopted by those who are only in it for the paycheck.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Nancy DunhamOctober 15, 2019

Dwayne Hawkins Gives Back at Crown Automotive

The chairman and CEO of Crown Automotive Group has lived the American dream, created opportunities for thousands of employees, and offered countless car buyers a fair deal, all while devoting time, money, and resources to a long list of charitable causes.

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Trainingby Mike HollimanOctober 2, 2019

4 Ways Training Improves Retention and Results

Expert shares the four essential components dealers should look for in outside training programs for sales and F&I professionals, each of which contributes to improved morale, productivity, and profits.

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Dealer Opsby David AdcockSeptember 30, 2019

Is Your Store Suffering From Cultural Lag?

Dealers must find a new unique selling proposition in a market driven by highly informed car buyers who already know your price and are more likely to be swayed by value.

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F&Iby Justin GasmanSeptember 26, 2019

F&I Doesn’t Have to End at Delivery

F&I pro has a word of advice for colleagues who are ready to connect with customers in a meaningful way — and help ensure they’ll return for their next vehicle.

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Digitalby Kelly MulroneySeptember 25, 2019

3 Digital Retailing Myths Debunked

Concerns over costs, the customer experience, and intangible benefits have prevented many dealers from competing in the digital sales and F&I arena. Separate fact from fiction with this three-minute read.

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Digitalby Steven RoennauSeptember 24, 2019

Econtracting: Slippery Slope or Big Opportunity?

Progress toward a fully online transaction may be inevitable, but you — and your finance sources — must take concrete steps toward process improvement and regulatory compliance to make econtracting work for your store.

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Digitalby Mike CavanaughSeptember 23, 2019

Why Dealership Staff Fear Digital Retailing (and What to Do About It)

Dealers see the potential for more sales, higher profits, and improved CSI scores that digital sales and F&I can bring. Your employees fear the loss of job security and the burden of new responsibilities.

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Showroomby Bill WittenmyerSeptember 19, 2019

4 Steps to Maximize Pre-Owned Profits

Reconsider every aspect of your sourcing, reconditioning, marketing, and lead-generation efforts to get the biggest bang for your used-vehicle buck.

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