Assumptions are a dangerous byproduct of our industry and we all need to check ourselves when it comes to stopping an idea in its tracks based on emotional biases and unsupported knee-jerk reactions.
May 13, 2021
The model of selling vehicles alone is not enough to grow and drive profits for a dealership.
April 12, 2021
Returns reach more than $50 million for 2020.
March 15, 2021
Vehicle insurance is now an automated part of the Darwin F&I process.
March 1, 2021
Reinsurance helps dealers increase profits, but your plan needs checks and balances. Done correctly, reinsurance puts you in the driver’s seat and headed towards a more secure, profitable future.
February 11, 2021
Amazon’s entry into the insurance market will help shift consumer expectations about buying insurance products from non-traditional players.
September 10, 2020
GWC announced the launch of significant updates to their core vehicle service contract offering that allows dealers to provide even better levels of coverage and more options for consumers.
July 30, 2020
With dealers and lenders scrambling to offer payment relief to consumers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, they need to pay attention to the effect it may have on a potential GAP claim.
July 14, 2020
A new partnership connects Dealer Owned Warranty Company service contract holders with RepairPal’s network of 2,500 certified repair shops.
November 20, 2019
Enrollment is now open for classes held at Automotive Consulting Enterprises' new automotive training facility at the company’s Kansas City-area headquarters.
November 8, 2019
Former Epicor division head Scott Thompson has joined CDK Global as senior vice president and business leader for CRM and layered applications.
October 7, 2019
A new infographic from LoJack illustrates how GPS-powered inventory management maximizes front-end profits, drives customer retention and service revenue, and reduces lost loyalty.
September 16, 2019
Kerrigan Advisors’ latest Blue Sky buy/sell report counts 49 transactions in the second quarter, a slight decline from Q1 but enough to maintain a 200-plus-transaction pace for 2019.
September 11, 2019
A new report makes the case for chasing value over price, a strategy that auto dealerships nationwide are adopting to generate higher front-end & back-end grosses while earning lifelong service customers.
September 10, 2019
An Ally/Harris survey of U.S. consumers found only 21% had purchased a vehicle service contract, propelling their average five-year maintenance and repair costs to nearly $2,000.
August 26, 2019