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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelOctober 17, 2012

Structuring the Win-Win-Win Deal

Special finance expert Greg Goebel details how to structure a deal that maximizes the dealership's profit opportunity while still making winners of the customer and the finance company.

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Dealer Opsby Brad NierenbergOctober 12, 2012

Think Future Customer Service Now

While customer service is necessary to close the sale, it is even more important in building loyalty and retention. Author Brad Nierenberg offers five ideas to help dealers develop customer service that goes above and beyond consumer expectations.

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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonOctober 10, 2012

Preparing Multiple Contracts?

Attorney Tom Hudson discusses why the practice of writing multiple contracts on the same deal is bad news and can cause dealers to run afoul of the federal Truth in Lending Act.

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Dealer Opsby Brian BarfieldOctober 8, 2012

Creating the Simple-minded Customer

Brian Barfield, founder of Modern Day Selling, closes out his series on the four basic customer types by focusing on the main goal: creating the simple-minded customer.

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Dealer Opsby David Keller, CPA, CFEOctober 5, 2012

Service and Parts – More Gross or Less Expense To Obtain Profitability?

Author and CPA Dave Keller examines the best way to increase profitability in the parts and service departments.

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Dealer Opsby Alan MosherOctober 3, 2012

Ten Characteristics of BHPH Customers

BHPH expert Alan Mosher looks at 10 key traits exhibited by most buy here pay here customers and what it all means for BHPH dealers.

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Dealer Opsby Ali AmirrezvaniOctober 1, 2012

Best Practices to Market Used Inventory Online

Technology expert Ali Amirrezvani offers a number of tips for effectively marketing your used inventory online.

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Dealer Opsby Philip BarrasSeptember 28, 2012

Trendy is Nice, But Don’t Forget the Basics of CRM

New CRM technology is great but by itself is not enough for success in customer relationship management. Author Philip Barras discusses the importance of strong CRM processes with an emphasis on the basics.

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Trainingby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthSeptember 26, 2012

Overcoming Used Vehicle Acquisition Challenges

Four dealers from across the country shared with Auto Dealer Monthly their insights on today’s market and some of their strategies for overcoming the inevitable challenges of used vehicle acquisition.

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Dealer Opsby Kirk ManzoSeptember 24, 2012

Influence is The Key to Cooperation

Author Kirk Manzo discusses how developing relationships and becoming a more influential person can positively impact all aspects of a dealer's operation, from departmental cooperation to customer relations.

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