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Showroomby 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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Opinionby Jeff NosekSeptember 18, 2019

Data Can Help Dealers Sell More OE Parts

Once treated as classified information, factory parts data is now shared freely. Opportunistic franchised dealers are seizing the opportunity by selling unneeded inventory to independent repair shops.

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F&ICover Storyby John TabarSeptember 17, 2019

Stop Keeping F&I Products a Secret

All available research and data suggests car buyers want to research F&I products online. Most say they will be more likely to buy if they can can learn more before they get to the dealership. So why do so few dealer websites offer the information consumers are looking for?

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Digitalby Jonathan LucenaySeptember 2, 2019

3 Keys to Harness the Power of Dealer Data

Shoppers are increasingly moving online for all purchases. Few auto dealers have fully realized the competitive marketing advantage this potentially lucrative data stream can bring.

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Complianceby JimAugust 29, 2019

The Price of Compliance Is Going Up. Sorry.

Recent revisions to the federal Safeguards Rule cement the need for a compliance officer in every dealership. Whether their duties are performed by an employee or outsourced, satisfying the new requirement is going to cost your store thousands of dollars per month.

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