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Gil Van Over

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  • Gil Van Over, a recent inductee of the Bobit Business Media F&I Hall of Fame, is executive director of Automotive Compliance Education (ACE), founder and president of gvo3 & Associates, and author of “Automotive Compliance in a Digital World.”


Articles•by Gil Van Over•November 13, 2018

The Federales Are Watching

There is a palpable sense of relief among dealers at the end of the CFPB era, but the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general are actively taking up the once-feared bureau’s cause.

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Articles•by Gil Van Over•September 6, 2018

The Big Menu Debate

The magazine’s resident compliance pro weighs in on one of F&I’s big debates: Is the F&I menu a sales or compliance tool?

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Articles•by Gil Van Over•June 1, 2018

Slurs, Cussing, and Misnomers

Master the F&I language by eliminating three groups of inappropriate, inaccurate, and legally explosive words from your vocabulary.

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Articles•by Gil Van Over•May 7, 2018

The ‘Please Do Not Call’ Rule

The federal Do Not Call Registry is not without its flaws, but dealers are nonetheless bound by its rule. Compliance expert offers a primer for sales and BDC managers.

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Articles•by Gil Van Over•April 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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Articles•by Gil Van Over•March 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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Articles•by Gil Van Over•March 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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Articles•by Gil Van Over•February 9, 2018

The Right Approach to Adverse Action Notices

Compliance expert gets into the weeds on adverse actions. He explains why you must send a notice to every affected customer, and breaks down your choice of processes.

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Articles•by Gil Van Over•December 5, 2017

REAL ID Has Arrived

January marks the first implementation deadline for the federal REAL ID Act. Compliance expert outlines the law, its requirements, and two potential issues facing dealers.

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Articles•by Gil Van Over•November 14, 2017

To Catch a Thief

The magazine’s resident compliance pro says Red Flags tools aren’t foolproof. He offers four tips for vetting suspicious buyers who seem to have all the right answers.

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