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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonJanuary 30, 2017

Nude Photos as Bargaining Chips?

A lawsuit against a Georgia dealership claims a disagreement over a trade-in led to a misguided attempt at blackmail.

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Dealer Opsby Steve CottrellJanuary 23, 2017

Set Your Cybersecurity Fears Aside

Have you received letters from your providers that were full of intimidating technical phrasings — things like 'unacceptable levels of risk/control' and 'data integrity issues'? Those terms certainly sound scary, but as Franklin D. Roosevelt once opined, 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.'

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Dealer Opsby Brian LudlowJanuary 18, 2017

Minimize Your Loaner Losses

Accounting expert offers a three-step plan for recovering loss of use and value on loaner car damage claims.

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Dealer Opsby Harlene DoaneJanuary 18, 2017

When Your Controller Leaves You

What is the worst thing a dealer wants to endure in the dealership? Near the top of the list, just below a DMS conversion, is when your controller or office manager (if that’s your highest-level HR talent) gives notice.

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Dealer Opsby JimJanuary 17, 2017

Overtime, Schmovertime

The new federal overtime rules are on hold, but dealers still may face a series of difficult decisions.

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TrainingCover Storyby Tariq KamalJanuary 17, 2017

Let’s Do This

Former police chief Tracy Heid capped a whirlwind first year at Mad City Mitsubishi by hitting the 40-car mark and earning 2016 Sales Pro of the Year honors.

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Trainingby Tony TroussovJanuary 17, 2017

Develop Good Habits and Dominate in 2017

It’s a new year and a great time to sharpen your dealer skillset. Top trainer lays out a five-step plan.

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Dealer Opsby Jeffrey BrecherJanuary 17, 2017

Service Advisors Are Working Overtime

The Ninth Circuit has reaffirmed that service advisors are not subject to exemption from overtime pay. Compliance expert unpacks Navarro v. Encino Motorcars LLC and the effect it could have on your fixed-ops budget.

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Dealer Opsby Mike EspositoJanuary 3, 2017

Is 2017 the Year of Telematics?

Dealers and their sales and service teams must prepare for a watershed moment in vehicle technology this year.

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Digitalby Kai NielsenDecember 30, 2016

It’s 2017. Expect More From Your DMS.

The reach of new technology extends to your dealer management system, and you should demand a solution that exceeds your expectations.

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