TSLA395.450-23%
GM82.180-1.04%
F14.733-0.6073%
RIVN16.455-1.665%
CYD57.155-1.005%
HMC26.632-1.3033%
TM177.180-2.32%
CVNA65.835-0.355%
PAG171.050-0.56%
LAD286.360-4.24%
AN186.330-1.81%
GPI307.7602.33%
ABG188.620-1.53%
SAH82.210-2.11%
TSLA395.450-23%
GM82.180-1.04%
F14.733-0.6073%
RIVN16.455-1.665%
CYD57.155-1.005%
HMC26.632-1.3033%
TM177.180-2.32%
CVNA65.835-0.355%
PAG171.050-0.56%
LAD286.360-4.24%
AN186.330-1.81%
GPI307.7602.33%
ABG188.620-1.53%
SAH82.210-2.11%
TSLA395.450-23%
GM82.180-1.04%
F14.733-0.6073%
RIVN16.455-1.665%
CYD57.155-1.005%
HMC26.632-1.3033%
TM177.180-2.32%
CVNA65.835-0.355%
PAG171.050-0.56%
LAD286.360-4.24%
AN186.330-1.81%
GPI307.7602.33%
ABG188.620-1.53%
SAH82.210-2.11%


F&I

Adam Marburger joins CBT Now to discuss important updates in the finance and insurance sector and the importance of positivity at work.

Reinsurance and the power of a dealer-owned warranty company — Adam Marburger | Ascent Dealer Services

- October 2, 2023
       Finance and insurance (or F&I) is a constantly evolving sector, with new paradigm-shifting regulations and programs arriving at dizzying rates. Keeping up with updates is crucial for dealers and...
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Salesperson leverages her online presence to engage with car shoppers

Higher PVR starts with earlier online presence for F&I

- September 25, 2023
Dealerships who resisted the call in the past to start investing heavily into their online presence were finally forced to embrace this shift during the pandemic. Many only had sales...
F&I Articles
F&I transparency

The time is now for F&I transparency

- September 21, 2023
Even before the pandemic, the auto industry was undergoing a transformation. Operations like CarMax and Carvana were delivering "no surprise" experiences to customers, while Tesla sought to skip the dealership process altogether. The onset...
F&I Articles
F&I departments that work directly with their providers to get better pricing for products, ease the burden on buyers in the long run.

Flexible pricing can help make payments more affordable for younger car buyers

- September 6, 2023
As if the post-pandemic and supply chain issues weren’t enough the last few years…now financial experts are still banging the drum that a recession could still be just around the...
F&I Articles
Kaitlin Gavin, John Devlin and Steve Hoffman join Driving Solutions to discuss digital titling and helpful strategies to prevent title fraud.

Why digital titling solutions are crucial for dealership success

- August 22, 2023
Titling can be a complex and time-intensive part of the car purchase process. With strong sales volumes expected in the back half of the year and car buyers wanting to...
Featured Driving Solutions
Automotive industry experts at Experian have reported a leveling off of new car cash deals but a rise for used car transactions.

More cash deals than ever in ’23—How to turn a negative into a positive

- August 14, 2023
‘I can’t wait to take the next cash deal!’ said no F&I manager EVER. Most see them as a ‘dead’ deal where there is little or no chance to hold any...
F&I Articles
Car buyers who no longer commute to an office seem to be spending more both on the price of a vehicle and the F&I products to protect it.

Are car buyers who work-from-home making F&I sales easier?

- July 24, 2023
For the last few years since the start of the pandemic, companies have been more open to the idea of working from home to reduce turnover while maintaining productivity. Though some...
F&I Articles
Ready to learn more? Here are 5 complexities that dealers like you run into when beginning or scaling up their out-of-state sales.

Remove risk from out-of-state sales and make money faster

- July 13, 2023
Out-of-state auto sales give dealerships a great revenue stream – but if you don’t manage them correctly, they can also make you pace up and down the halls like an...
F&I Publishing Partners
Bob DiGiacomo joins Inside Automotive to discuss how United Dealers Alliance can drive results in the F&I department and beyond.

How quality F&I vendors boost performance at all levels — Bob DiGiacomo | United Dealers Alliance

- July 10, 2023
Partnering with the right F&I vendor is critical to driving sales and increased profits in your dealership. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Bob...
Featured Inside Automotive
Melinda Zabritski joins CBT Now Experian has released new data showing that the average loan amount for both new and used vehicles has decreased in the third quarter.

Why some car buyers are choosing shorter auto loan terms — Melinda Zabritski | Experian

- June 22, 2023
Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market Q1 2023 has found that some new vehicle shoppers opted for shorter auto loan terms in the first quarter. On this episode of...
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