Getting customers to say “Yes” to your road hazard tire-and-wheel program may be as easy as asking them how they feel. United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould explains in F&I’s Tip of the Week.
F&I Tip of the Week: Selling Road Hazard Protection
Getting customers to say “Yes” to your road hazard tire-and-wheel program may be as easy as asking them how they feel. United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould explains in F&I’s Tip of the Week.
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