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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.”


Articlesby Gil Van OverAugust 19, 2017

Setting Up the Edesk

Continuing with his noble effort to define the edealership, the magazine’s resident compliance pro explains why the desking process is ripe for digitization.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverJuly 7, 2017

Kinks Will Be Kinks

Electronic processes won’t cure the ‘kinks’ who flout the rules and regulations governing F&I, but they will make their bad behavior easier to track.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverJune 9, 2017

Defining the Edealership

Evolving times require evolving minds. Compliance expert offers a case study to help conceptualize the concept of converting brick-and-mortar dealerships into internet sales hubs.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverMay 2, 2017

Credit App Fraud Not a Victimless Crime

Falsifying any of the five key credit determinants on a credit application generates a long list of potential victims inside and outside the dealership.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverApril 11, 2017

Navigating the 'New' Used Car Buyer’s Guide

The magazine’s compliance guru breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s final revisions to the Used Car Rule. His message to dealers is don’t overthink it.

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Articlesby 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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Articlesby 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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Articlesby Gil Van OverJanuary 10, 2017

Naïve, Sloppy or Kinky?

There isn’t much the magazine’s compliance pro hasn’t seen. In fact, he’s got a category for every type of issue he’s come across in his more than 15 years auditing deal jackets.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 27, 2016

4 Compliance Predictions for 2017

The magazine’s compliance pro dusts off his crystal ball to offer a few predictions for 2017. If he’s correct, F&I offices could be in for a challenging year.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 6, 2016

Defining the Dark Side

There’s one way to keep federal regulators, plaintiffs’ attorneys, attorneys general and the media at bay. Read on to find out what it is.

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