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F&Iby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

J.D. Power Event Looks at OEM-to-Dealer Relations

During J.D. Power and Associates’ International Automotive Roundtable last week, hints were dropped at what the manufacturer-to-dealer relationship could look like this year.

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Auto Financeby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

[Video] Tip of the Week: Selling to Good and Lucky Drivers

How do you respond to customers who say they’ve never been in an accident and don’t need GAP? United Development Systems' Gerry Gould has the answer in F&I’s Tip of the Week.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

New F&I Product Reimburses Good Drivers for Tickets, Legal Fees

F&I product and services provider unveils a new F&I protection called TicketProtect. It is designed to provide drivers with financial relief from a variety of non-reckless vehicle citations.

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Complianceby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

NADA Supports Bill Amending Clean Air Act

The NADA is asking lawmakers to support a bill that would eliminate a mandate that requires that dealers certify whether a new vehicle’s emissions system has been inspected.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Steve Cannon: Customer Experience Starts With Workplace Culture

Technology can only take the customer experience so far, Mercedes-Benz’s chief executive reminded attendees of the NADA Convention & Expo. He then revealed how a simple survey helped drive positive change for the German automaker.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Dent Wizard Bundles New Protections Into Ding Shield Preferred

The dent-and-ding company has added windshield and wheel repair to its Ding Shield Preferred offering. All repairs will be done at the dealership’s location by Dent Wizard and Safelite AutoGlass technicians.

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Digitalby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Social Media App Provides Real-Time Alerts to Dealers

Digital Air Strike releases a mobile extension to its Social Logix reputation management system. The new offering allows dealers to respond instantly to reviews or comments on 20 different sites.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

AUL Corp. Partners With AAA Mid‐Atlantic on New VSC

AUL is working with AAA Mid-Atlantic on a vehicle service contract that will combine AAA Roadside Assistance with mechanical breakdown protection.

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Complianceby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Pa. Dealer Faces Fraud Charges

The Pennsylvania owner of Auto Exchange USA is being charged with fraud, theft and impersonating a Notary. Authorities said he pocketed down payments and didn’t pay off existing loans for customers after agreeing to do so.

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Auto Financeby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Chrysler Capital Goes Live on May 1

Santander will officially become Chrysler Group’s captive lender on May 1. The financial services company will establish a separate business unit dedicated to Chrysler and its dealers.

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