Is there life after being an F&I manager? The answer is yes. But the work of an independent agent and trainer isn’t for everyone. A reinsurance expert and former dealer lists five prerequisites for what could be a highly rewarding career change.
October 6, 2020
What will selling and servicing cars in the New Normal be like post COVID-19? If you are a professional, know your product, care about your clients, communicate with customers on their terms, and focus on an ownership experience that fits their life, you will succeed.
June 15, 2020
Instead of simply asking, telling, or yelling at your team to get you what you need – show them why it matters, and what happens when you don’t have what you need when you need it.
May 6, 2020
Are you an F&I game changer or an F&I grouch? Get 2020 off to a hot start by remembering why you chose this work and the many opportunities it offers — even on cash deals.
February 4, 2020
Be sure you know the three F&I ‘gotchas’ that compliance auditors, regulators, and plaintiffs’ attorneys will be hunting for in 2020 with this three-minute read.
January 27, 2020
Synthetic identity fraud is incredibly costly and difficult to detect. Expert explains why your dealership is at risk and why a multilayered defense works best.
January 22, 2020
Would you rather be 10 years into a career in a law firm or a dealership? Both paths lead to a six-figure income, but only one can make you a young millionaire.
December 23, 2019
Is it possible those who have resisted the move toward a fully online transaction were right all along? Take a hard look at the benefits — and limitations — of digital F&I.
December 18, 2019
Are you ready to make the leap from sales to F&I but haven’t been given an opportunity? Learn why that may be and why, for some, this critical role will never be the right fit.
December 13, 2019
Raise your per-copy average and secure more of your customers’ investments by looking for more opportunities at every stage of the purchase and ownership experience.
November 26, 2019
Living in the moment isn’t always a good idea, particularly in the business office. G.P. has the cure for bad customers, bad days, and bad months.
November 25, 2019
Younger workers are interested in working at dealerships, which is good news for F&I. But they will be drawn to those employers who offer opportunities and benefits that may not fit your current structure.
November 21, 2019
Consumer protection is an honorable pursuit. But when advocates rely on recycled complaints and debunked theories, they undermine their own efforts at reform. Hudson breaks down the flawed arguments and wild misconceptions that continue to dog dealers and auto finance sources.
November 19, 2019
F&I managers who are ready to take the next step in their careers must seek out training focused on leadership, deal structure, compliance, and other essential skills for professional development.
October 25, 2019
Experienced agent and trainer shares 10 habits and best practices shared by top-producing F&I professionals — and rarely adopted by those who are only in it for the paycheck.
October 22, 2019