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Dealer Opsby Mark DuboisFebruary 14, 2011

Advertising or Promotion

Both advertising and promotion have their place in operating a successful business. Author Mark Dubois explains the difference of each and how they can help a buy here pay here business.

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Dealer Opsby Joe ChuraFebruary 9, 2011

Double Your Internet Sales

As a current dealership employee, Joe Chura reflects on how to increase Internet sales and how his perspective on that topic has changed since he went from working for Ford Motor Company to working in the dealership.

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Trainingby Greg WellsFebruary 7, 2011

Checking Your Blind Spots

Busy sales managers have plenty to manage that’s right in front of them, but it’s important to check “blind spots” to uncover hidden profits. Author Greg Wells highlights four blind spots and what you can do to get them out in plain sight.

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Digitalby J.D. RuckerFebruary 3, 2011

7 Keys to Social Media Success

There's more content on the Internet about social media than just about any other form of marketing, which can make tackling social media confusing. In this article, Author J.D. Rucker provides the 7 Keys to social media success in a succinct and straightforward manner.

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Dealer Opsby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthFebruary 1, 2011

Autoline Excels with a Different Dealership Approach

While constructing his independent dealership Autoline, Dealer Ryan Corey said the idea was for it to be “completely opposite a traditional car dealership.” From the interior decoration and logo to the dealership’s advertising, it’s easy to see his store is unique, and it’s attracting and retaining customers. Since it opened, sales have increased about 400 percent.

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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelJanuary 28, 2011

2010 Auto Finance Survey – Special Finance Results

Industry Expert Greg Goebel provides an in-depth look at the Special Finance Segment of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2010 Auto Finance Survey.

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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonJanuary 26, 2011

Think Twice About Pricing a Car Based on Credit Quality

Thomas B. Hudson - What's a dealer to do in order to avoid an up-close-and-personal meeting with his state's AG? We recommend that dealers prominently price all their cars (as some state laws require). The price is the price, no matter who is buying or how they are paying.

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Dealer Opsby Tom MohrJanuary 25, 2011

The Power of A Well-Executed First Call

When a customer submits an Internet lead to a dealership, the first call – if well executed – can result in a sale if followed by solid follow-up processes and a qualified, focused sales consultation.

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Dealer Opsby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthJanuary 24, 2011

The Re-Emergence of Special Finance

There are dealers who dug in, hung on, expanded and even some who are entering the new era of special finance for the first time. Their perspectives are as varied as their operations, but they all see the potential.

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Dealer Opsby David Keller, CPA, CFEJanuary 21, 2011

Keep Your Eye on Your Used Vehicle Department

David Keller - As more dealers rely on used vehicle sales since new sales are significantly down from years past, it’s important to keep your eye on used sales as new sales incrementally increase.

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