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Showroomby Wendy GillJune 3, 2019

5 Ways to Catch Up to the Market

Whether your dealership is big, small, profitable or unprofitable, it’s time to take a fresh look at how you’re measuring success.

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Complianceby Tom HudsonMay 31, 2019

The Topic That Won’t Go Away: Loan Fees

A North Dakota car buyer prevailed in a recent case involving loan (or ‘acquisition’) fees that reached the state supreme court, where the dealer was found to have failed to properly disclose the charge.

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F&Iby Tony TroussovMay 30, 2019

3 Leadership Skills Every F&I Manager Needs

Taking ownership of your own performance and that of those around you is a proven path to success in any field. For F&I managers, it’s a concrete step toward higher production and career advancement.

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F&Iby Lloyd TrushelMay 28, 2019

Break Out of Your F&I Shackles

You need to be real to close the deal, and your tired word-tracks aren’t helping. Trainer shares a reliable three-part process you can try the next time an F&I customer goes off-script.

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Auto Financeby Bob ChildMay 22, 2019

3 Reasons to Partner With CUs in Markets Like This

As higher price tags and interest rates push more prime-credit car buyers toward the used-car lot, credit unions continue to add members, market share, and dealership partners.

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Showroomby Matt DeLorenzoMay 22, 2019

3 Things to Know for Your Memorial Day Sale

A slow start to the spring selling season could get a much-needed boost this weekend. Expert offers a three-point list to help you claim your fair share of the Memorial Day market.

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Opinionby Brian AllanMay 15, 2019

Opinion: For Dealers, Carsharing Is About Revenue, Not Miles

Former dealer is convinced that miles mean money for dealers in the shared economy, where a large and growing customer base of ride-hail drivers is poised to add incremental income to idle units and offer new opportunities for sales.

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Digitalby Erica DanfordMay 8, 2019

4 New Dealer Digital Marketing Tactics

Make your digital storefront easy to find and deliver a more engaging online experience — for sales and service — with four leading-edge strategies you can try today.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Tariq KamalMay 7, 2019

Digital Sales Are Stress-Free at Subaru of Puyallup

Two years ago, Chris Brown went looking for a way to facilitate sales, trade-ins, and financing for car buyers who prefer to shop online. Today, his Seattle-area Subaru dealership is doing just that, and he says the experience he and his team deliver is just as ‘stress-free’ as ever.

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Showroomby Brent TallyApril 29, 2019

5 Reasons to Partner With a Dealer Facilities Rep

A qualified owner’s representative will save you time, money, and aggravation on your next construction project while assuming the mantle of accountability and defusing factory and family squabbles.

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