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F&Iby Rick McCormickJune 3, 2016

The Master's Mindset

Are your penetrations stuck in neutral? Top trainer explains how adopting the F&I master’s mindset creates more enjoyable — and productive — presentations.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Brittany-Marie SwansonJune 3, 2016

Operation Overhaul

Alvin Heggs took a leap of faith when he bought a fledgling dealership in Mesa, Ariz., three years ago. But his gamble on Superstition Springs Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram paid off — in spades.

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F&Iby Jared KalfusMay 6, 2016

Rethinking Marketing ROI

Industry insider explains why so many consumer marketing campaigns remain highly inefficient.

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F&Iby Scott BergeronMay 6, 2016

6 Ways to Hire for Success

Hiring to get the body count up can be a recipe for disaster. Personnel expert explains why dealers and managers need to hire character first and credentials second.

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F&Iby Diane UzelacMay 6, 2016

Terror at 84 Months

F&I pro says dealers need to consider the repercussions of longer term loans before making them their new normal.

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F&Iby Eric GandarillaMay 6, 2016

Deciphering the Terms

Terms like ‘prescreen’ and ‘prequalification’ may seem similar, but they’re not. An executive for a credit report reseller issues a warning to dealers considering the new wave of ‘soft pull’ systems.

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F&Iby Jim HenryMay 6, 2016

Cautious Optimism

Dealers and lender execs expressed optimism about the year ahead at the industry’s annual get-together, but they admit some trends have them concerned.

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F&ICover Storyby Jim Henry May 6, 2016

Cracking the Millennial Code

Millennials were top of mind at the industry’s annual get-together, and one expert says auto finance represents the gateway drug to financial services for this coming-of-age demographic.

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F&Iby Dave RobertsonApril 7, 2016

Lessons From the Indestructible Cockroach

AFIP chief finds clues to the survival of the F&I department in the hardier qualities of a common and durable pest.

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F&Iby Melinda ZabritskiApril 6, 2016

In the Driver's Seat

The auto finance industry broke several records in the fourth quarter of 2015, with loan balances, new-vehicle finance amounts and monthly payments reaching new highs.

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