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F&Iby Tariq KamalMarch 12, 2018

Hail of an Idea

Troy Good and Jeff Snowden didn’t invent paintless dent repair, but they helped take it national, and their efforts have paid off for dealers in hail-prone states from North Dakota to Florida.

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Auto Financeby Keith WhannMarch 12, 2018

Don’t Let the Deal Ruin the Sale

Compliance expert lists four steps dealers and F&I professionals can take to fill the gaps in your documentation process and prepare your dealership for regulatory inquests.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Tariq KamalMarch 9, 2018

A War on Many Fronts

NADA chairman and Michigan dealer Wes Lutz takes the association’s helm during a time of transition and conflict at the factory, retail and legislative levels.

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Auto Financeby Gil Van OverMarch 9, 2018

When Greedies Meet Stupids

Dealer compliance expert offers a crash course in detecting and preventing identity theft by fake car buyers and unprincipled employees.

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Digitalby Ben CarcioMarch 9, 2018

Time to Reimagine Co-Op Marketing

Digital marketer says co-op marketing is outdated and ineffective, noting that the most effective brand and dealer partnerships use local advertising to drive customers into showrooms.

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F&Iby Dave DruzynskiMarch 9, 2018

Finding the Right Match

Hiring expert says talent scouts can learn a lot from online dating profiles. He explains how to punch up your job ads to tell the dealership’s story and create genuine excitement among job-seekers.

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F&Iby Karl Horst and Tom McQueenMarch 8, 2018

10 Building Blocks of a Dynamic Organization

Dealer experts list 10 leadership principles that, if embraced, will prevent an organization from becoming another corporate dinosaur.

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F&Iby Kynzie SimsMarch 3, 2018

End Sexual Harassment at Your Dealership

Successful anti-harassment training requires dealers to acknowledge that some employees simply don’t see the point.

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F&Iby Brian StoutFebruary 19, 2018

Fraud Alert: Dealer Loses $88K to ID Thief

A web-savvy sales manager made a sweet deal that went sour when the ‘buyer’ turned out to be a sophisticated online scammer.

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Dealer Opsby Colleen HarrisFebruary 14, 2018

Shift Your Service Brand to Drive Customer Loyalty

Marketing expert offers a three-point plan for capturing and engaging service-bound customers in today’s highly competitive environment.

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