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Digitalby Paul PotratzJuly 18, 2012

Everything You Ought To Know About TV Advertising

Paul Potratz examines how the Internet has changed the way television programming is consumed and what that means for dealers and TV advertising.

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Fixed Opsby Don ReedJuly 16, 2012

Suggested Daily Tasks of Fixed Ops Managers

The most important part of a manager’s day is to manage the performance of their employees. Don Reed suggests some daily tasks for a fixed ops manager that can positively affect the performance of his team.

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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelJuly 11, 2012

Special Finance Companies: Navigating the Changing Seas of Auto Finance

Special Finance Expert Greg Goebel offers dealers some advice on how to better use the finance companies they have on board and suggests a few market segments that might deserve a second look.

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Dealer Opsby Brian BarfieldJuly 9, 2012

Selling a Guarded Customer

Author Brian Barfield delves further into the four basic customer types with some tips for selling the guarded customer.

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Dealer Opsby Mike JohnsonJuly 6, 2012

Will Technology Be the Demise of the Used Car Manager?

Author Mike Johnson discusses how inventory management technology can help a dealership's used vehicle operation be more competitive. But will it mean the end of the used car manager?

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Dealer Opsby Kimberly LongJuly 4, 2012

Fixed Ops Goes From Life Preserver to Profit Powerhouse at Lupient Chevrolet

When Lupient Chevrolet received notice in 2009 that General Motors was revoking its franchise, the dealership ramped up business in service to help stay afloat. Ultimately, the dealership's franchise was reinstated, and the service department is now a profit powerhouse.

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Dealer Opsby Jay ParrishJune 29, 2012

Cash Balance Plans Offer Tax Deferrals for Auto Dealers

Author Jay Parrish examines how cash balance plans can benefit auto dealers.

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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonJune 27, 2012

FTC Hammers Dealers on “Upside Down” Ads

Attorney Tom Hudson discusses the Federal Trade Commission's recent settlement orders requiring several dealers to stop running ads in which they promise to pay off a consumer's trade-in no matter what the consumer owes on the vehicle.

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Digitalby Greg WellsJune 25, 2012

Structure Your Service BDC to Succeed

BDC Expert Greg Wells explains the basics of properly structuring a service BDC to ensure success.

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Dealer Opsby Jim RadognaJune 22, 2012

Best Practices for a Compliant Service Department

Compliance Expert Jim Radogna explains how taking a conservative approach when dealing with service customers can help service departments avoid misunderstandings, stay off the legal radar, and increase customer satisfaction.

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