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Auto Financeby Christian Scali and Monica BaumannMarch 21, 2017

5 Ways Trump Can Alter Finance

Auto dealer regulations face an uncertain future under the Trump presidency. Two California-based attorneys take a look at the road ahead for the CFPB, the FTC, and state regulators.

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F&ICover Storyby Gregory ArroyoMarch 9, 2017

Rising GAP Claims Reveal Troubling Trends

GAP rates are on the rise. Insiders say dealers should welcome the increases, adding that the performance of this core F&I product points to a severe slowdown in the next 24 months.

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Auto Financeby Gil Van OverMarch 7, 2017

Remote Deliveries: Proceed With Caution

When it comes to out-of-state deliveries, the magazine’s resident compliance guru says proceed with caution. He lays out a simple process for guarding your dealership against ID thieves.

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Complianceby Ken Suprenant March 7, 2017

The Rising Cost of Noncompliance

Compliance expert says the propagation of rules and escalation of enforcement should persuade more dealers to invest in basic compliance safeguards.

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Auto Financeby Tom McQueenMarch 7, 2017

5 Habits of Highly Successful Sales Professionals

Sales trainer reviews the five fundamentals that separate mediocre salespeople from the true professionals.

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Auto Financeby John VecchioniMarch 7, 2017

The Big Difference: Statements vs. Objections

F&I trainer explains why handling statements like objections can put customers on the defensive and cost you the opportunity to illustrate the benefits of protection products.

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Complianceby Gil Van OverFebruary 10, 2017

Treat Red Flags Like Subprime Stips

Well-meaning F&I managers can unwittingly clear a Red Flag before it is actually cleared. Compliance expert has a simple plan to button up your documentation process.

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F&Iby Michael GorunFebruary 10, 2017

The Million-Dollar Plan

Fixed-ops expert says dealers who aren’t selling prepaid maintenance plans in service are leaving millions of dollars on the service drive floor each year.

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Auto Financeby Ryan FischerFebruary 10, 2017

State of the F&I Union

A survey of 159 F&I professionals revealed a number of surprises — and confirmed at least one widely held theory — about compensation and how they feel about their work.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickFebruary 10, 2017

One-Chance Training

Do you show up every day to showcase your skills, or do you show up to develop them? F&I trainer explains the critical difference.

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