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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiJuly 3, 2018

Priced Out

Record highs in two critical auto finance categories make clear that vehicle affordability is becoming a big problem for car buyers.

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F&Iby Tariq KamalJune 26, 2018

The CFPB’s Spirit Lives On

In the first of a series of F&I Think Tank webinars, attorney Eric Johnson offered a wake-up call to dealers and F&I professionals who thought the industry won a decisive victory over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when the federal agency’s auto finance guidance was rescinded in May.

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Auto Financeby Max MatevJune 26, 2018

3 Factors Impacting 2018 Auto Shipping Costs

Transportation and shipping expert identifies three reasons auto transportation costs are up this year.

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Fixed Opsby Leonard BuchholzJune 26, 2018

Stop Wasting Your Service Manager’s Time

If you asked your service manager to list every daily task they complete, you might be embarrassed. Focus their work hours on profit-building and watch your fixed ops revenue soar.

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Complianceby Gil Van OverJune 1, 2018

Slurs, Cussing, and Misnomers

Master the F&I language by eliminating three groups of inappropriate, inaccurate, and legally explosive words from your vocabulary.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoJune 1, 2018

Special Report: Unwinding the CFPB

F&I tracks the rise and fall of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s aggressive but ultimately futile five-year assault on dealer participation.

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F&Iby Dwayne WigginsMay 30, 2018

To Interview or Not to Interview: That Is the Question

Trainer shares six proven methods for preserving the F&I interview without needlessly annoying your customers.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickMay 30, 2018

One Giant Leap for F&I

Top trainer says it’s time for F&I professionals — particularly the vets — to let go of the past and embrace the changes facing automotive finance and protection products.

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F&Iby Tony TroussovMay 17, 2018

3 Ways to Improve Training in Your Store

When managers demonstrate discipline in scheduling, preparing for, and delivering training, sales and F&I professionals develop the skills they need to meet and exceed their goals.

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Complianceby Greg SparrowMay 8, 2018

GDPR Compliance: Minimize Your Exposure

Compliance expert discusses the impact of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation on U.S. dealers.

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