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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonAugust 22, 2013

‘This Lawyer Walks Into the F&I Office …’

The magazine’s legal expert found several common mistakes in the paperwork for his new car, each of which could cause trouble for the dealer.

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Dealer Opsby David KellerAugust 22, 2013

How to Add a New Department

Diversifying your operation can bring new customers, new revenue — and new accounting concerns. The magazine’s resident number cruncher asks the tough questions.

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Fixed Opsby Paul PotratzAugust 22, 2013

Marketing Maintenance

The magazine’s marketing guru lays out a plan for improving your service department’s six customer touchpoints. If followed, the strategy can turn the department into a marketing machine.

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Fixed Opsby Gregory ArroyoAugust 21, 2013

At Your Service

The editor delves into two studies that paint a bleak future for dealership service departments and a third that says vehicle owners are there for the taking.

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Dealer OpsCover Storyby Stephanie ForsheeAugust 21, 2013

Spotting a Fake Online Review

Lawsuits filed by Edmunds and Yelp against firms posting fake reviews serve as another reminder of the high-priced battle review sites are waging to maintain their influence on consumers.

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Fixed Opsby Stephanie ForsheeAugust 16, 2013

Serving Up Sales

Terry Longmore was focused on service-department sales long before it became fashionable. That dedication is paying off for Beasley Ford Lincoln, where Longmore’s department is capturing 3 to 5 percent of his store’s sales leads from customers waiting in the service lounge.

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Dealer OpsCover Storyby Tariq KamalAugust 15, 2013

Back on the Road

Meet four dealers who are closing deals and driving loyalty by providing a much-needed service to customers who have filed for bankruptcy.

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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelAugust 15, 2013

The Clock is Ticking

Special finance guru offers a time-proven strategy for converting all types of special finance leads.

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Dealer Opsby Jason S. McCarter & John D. ShipmanAugust 1, 2013

Keeping The Lights On

Experts discuss four common options for dealers facing limited cash flow.

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Complianceby Kristi CorreaAugust 1, 2013

Sales Professional of the Month: Mike Smith

In his 41st year working at Jim Bass Cars & Trucks in San Angelo, Texas, Mike Smith has sold nearly 140 units in the first half of 2013.

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