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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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Opinionby 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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Opinionby 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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OpinionCover 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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F&Iby 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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Auto Financeby Tariq KamalAugust 6, 2018

The CFPB’s Spirit Lives On

Attorney Eric Johnson fields questions about the state of the CFPB, the now fully staffed FTC, and the aggressive stance of state attorneys general. He also offers a critical update on the Military Lending Act.

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F&Iby Demetrios LahiriAugust 6, 2018

Fixing the F&I Time Delay

Self-selection tools can reduce your average turn, accelerate deliveries, and improve F&I production.

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Opinionby Tom HudsonAugust 6, 2018

Don't Say We Didn't Warn You

Hudson details a Connecticut lawsuit that confirmed as-is vehicle sales are subject to the UCC’s implied warranties rule.

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