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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerMarch 12, 2018

Proper Deal Structure Moves Mountains

His Madness has a simple but powerful piece of advice for newbie F&I managers and those struggling to adapt to the way finance sources are rating credit-challenged car buyers.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverMarch 12, 2018

Dealer Fines and How to Avoid Them

Compliance guru outlines the simple steps every dealer must take to avoid violations of federal OFAC, Used Car, Red Flags, and IRS standards — and the steep fines that accompany them.

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(Video) Selling Eight Products Without Losing the Customer

Is offering eight products a bad idea? The magazine’s resident F&I pro says it depends on the producer and the presentation.

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Articlesby Lloyd TrushelMarch 12, 2018

Finding Greatness in the Box

F&I professionals who stop swinging for the fences and focus on base hits stand to gain the confidence of their customers and the per-copy average that comes with it.

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Done Dealby Gregory ArroyoMarch 12, 2018

Who Will Take Up the CFPB's Torch?

The CFPB’s acting director tells state regulators there will no longer be ‘regulation by enforcement,” but the editor believes there’s a long list of regulators waiting to take up the torch.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerFebruary 10, 2018

Chargeback Prevention

How do you respond to a customer who wants to cancel the F&I program you sold them? His Madness digs into four common reasons consumers give for wanting out of a protection plan.

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So Here's the Dealby Ronald J. ReahardFebruary 10, 2018

[Video] Selling to Short-Term Owners

The magazine’s F&I pro responds to a question about how to build value in F&I protections if the customer says he plans on paying off his loan long before the term expires.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerJanuary 17, 2018

Your F&I Backup Plan

Equipment failures can’t stop an F&I manager who is prepared for any contingency. His Madness lists four backup plans you can implement today.

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Articlesby Rick McCormickJanuary 9, 2018

Ask the Power Questions

The magazine’s resident F&I pro reveals the two magic words that, when mixed with solid power questions, can motivate your customers to buy.

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Done Dealby Gregory ArroyoDecember 5, 2017

Still a Work in Progress

The editor explains why he put another digital retailing startup on the cover and looks at two studies that point to online car buying and financing still being a work in progress.

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