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The Marva Method
Business Manager Marva Laws sets the pace for F&I success at Volvo Cars Annapolis (Md.).
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How to Read a Credit Report
Expert offers a crash course in the purpose and structure of credit reports for F&I professionals who need to make good decisions without slowing or disrupting the delivery.
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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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Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn
F&I pro offers a four-step process for dropping the bad habits your customers hate and building an experience that feels more like a productive conversation than a sales pitch.
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What Happens When You Combine F&I and Desking?
There is much the sales team can do to reduce customers’ wait time and create more opportunities for F&I, but clear instructions and expectations are critical to the success of any attempt to change your dealership’s deeply entrenched processes.
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Stop Handling Objections. Start Eliminating Them.
A few adjustments to your F&I product presentation can help build value in your lineup and answer several common customer objections before they arise.