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Showroomby Gil Van OverApril 4, 2018

But the Dude Can Sell!

Overlooking past misdeeds and criminal convictions to land top-performing salespeople puts dealers at risk of losing everything when risky hires revert to old habits.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoApril 3, 2018

F&I in the Era of Digital Darwinism

Darwin Automotive’s Phillip Battista has some strong opinions about digital retailing and online F&I, and he worries some providers — and their dealers — may soon find themselves in legal peril.

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F&Iby Christian ScaliApril 2, 2018

Service Advisors Are Exempt From Overtime Rules

Auto dealers finally have an answer to a critical compensation question thanks to a 5-4 Supreme Court decision in the Navarro v. Encino Motorcars case.

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F&Iby Denny LongMarch 28, 2018

How to Build Your BK Business

Expert lists the resources and processes dealers and special finance managers must put in place to serve recently bankrupt customers.

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F&Iby Kynzie SimsMarch 19, 2018

Sexual Harassment: 4 Pillars of Effective Training

Make anti-harassment training stick by creating a program that addresses leadership and accountability, clear policies, compliance training, and reporting and investigation.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickMarch 16, 2018

3 Laws of Every Customer Interaction

F&I managers succeed by ensuring their customers learn something, feel something, and are motivated to purchase the protection products they need.

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Auto Financeby Alan CampbellMarch 16, 2018

7 Reasons to Embrace Mobile F&I

Car buyers no longer rely on the dealership as their sole source of information about F&I products. Trainer offers seven reasons forward-thinking dealers are meeting customers in the mobile marketplace.

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F&ICover Storyby Tariq KamalMarch 16, 2018

The Laboratory: Wade Ford Tests Connected Cars

Steve Ewing loves the car business, and he is willing to try any new program, tool or process that will help Atlanta’s Wade Ford keep pace with the changing demands of car buyers.

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F&Iby Gil Van OverMarch 12, 2018

Dealer Fines and How to Avoid Them

Compliance guru outlines the simple steps every dealer must take to avoid violations of federal OFAC, Used Car, Red Flags, and IRS standards — and the steep fines that accompany them.

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Auto Financeby Lloyd TrushelMarch 12, 2018

Finding Greatness in the Box

F&I professionals who stop swinging for the fences and focus on base hits stand to gain the confidence of their customers and the per-copy average that comes with it.

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