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F&Iby Christian ScaliSeptember 6, 2018

Are Noncompetes Enforceable?

Although standards vary from state to state, it can be difficult to enforce agreements designed to prevent former dealership employees from taking their skills — and their coworkers and your customers — to competitors.

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F&Iby Gil Van OverSeptember 6, 2018

The Big Menu Debate

The magazine’s resident compliance pro weighs in on one of F&I’s big debates: Is the F&I menu a sales or compliance tool?

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F&ICover Storyby Rick McCormickSeptember 6, 2018

4 Steps to Overcome Any Objection

The magazine’s resident F&I wiz lays out a four-step process for handling any objection and having fun while doing it.

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F&Iby Joe PorterSeptember 6, 2018

The Accept/Decline Form Is F&I’s Best Friend

F&I pros who don’t include a completed Accept/Decline form in every deal jacket are not only failing to capitalize on a proven sales tool, they’re putting their dealerships at risk.

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F&Iby Justin GasmanSeptember 6, 2018

Give ’Em Gershwin

Award-winning F&I director explains how using music during his process stimulates his customers' purchasing impulses.

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F&Iby Bill WittenmyerSeptember 5, 2018

Winning by Design

Dealership expert breaks down four key elements to building a high-performance team in today’s retail environment.

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Trainingby Melissa MaldonadoAugust 24, 2018

Empowerment Plus Training Equals Success

Close the motivation gap by backing your sales and F&I training programs with clear objectives for success and a culture of empowerment.

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Dealer Opsby Jason HeardAugust 21, 2018

Save Our Summer Sale!

Heard has the five-step plan you need to salvage your slow summer sales season before the clock strikes midnight on Labor Day.

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Dealer OpsCover Storyby Jim GantherAugust 13, 2018

Dealer Principal as Big Brother

Dealers who undertake electronic surveillance of employees’ emails and phone calls must be aware of state consent requirements and tread carefully to avoid violating a maze of federal laws.

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Fixed Opsby Frank O’BrienAugust 8, 2018

How to Get Retail Rate for Warranty Parts

Pending legislation in California, Colorado, Iowa, and Minnesota will add to the list of states that grant dealers the right to be reimbursed at the retail rate for warranty parts.

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