Vehicle subscription options on the rise from car manufacturers
In the United States, more than 90% of households own a car. However, a shift is happening in the auto industry where urbanites are leaning away from car ownership in...
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3 steps dealers can take to increase vehicle appraisal accuracy
One challenge many dealerships face is lowering costs to save money in the long run, but many may be leaving a lot of money on the table by overlooking reconditioning...
How to engage more effectively with consumers and build trust during transactions
In the latest episode of F&I Today, Lloyd Trushel joins Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest F&I trends across the industry. Trushel is an F&I coach, co-Founder of Consator Group,...
Is the auto retail industry poised for a strong start to 2021? – Jonathan Smoke
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Study shows that negative auto dealer ratings are on the decline—Why?
Today, it can quickly feel like company reputations either rise or fall depending on what is said about them on Yelp, Google, or any other relevant review site. For dealers,...
COVID-19 restrictions tightened on auto retail in New Mexico
Effective Nov 16, the state of New Mexico has reinstated some of the strictest protocols under its statewide stay at home order for at least until Nov 30th. The order,...
Why your dealership should put an end to trial closes
On this edition of Straight Talk, our host, David Lewis, shares with us his lastest car buying experience. About 30 days ago, Lewis decided it was time to buy a...
Cars.com CEO Alex Vetter on how advertising has changed for car dealers
In today’s marketplace, customers are equipped with digital tools to do most of their shopping from smartphones, which includes vehicles. But since the onset of the pandemic, dealers have had...
How dealers can compete with the aftermarket
In 2019, according to Statista, the average US auto dealership recorded automotive service and parts sales of around 7.3 million US dollars. As an industry, new vehicle dealerships in the...
Tips for managing lean parts inventory
For all dealerships, the parts department is as much of a gamble as new car sales. Ordering for inventory is a necessity to ensure customer satisfaction in both retail parts...
