TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


F&I Today

F&I

Creating a Seamless Process between Sales and F&I (Part 2)

- October 27, 2017
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky continues her conversation with Joe Lescota to discuss dealer used-car trends and how to create a seamless process that impacts profits both...
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f&i fundamentals

Creating a Seamless Process between Sales and F&I

- October 20, 2017
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky invites Joe Lescota to discuss dealer used-car trends and how to create a seamless process that impacts profits both in sales and...
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software solution

The Advantages of a Subscription Software Solution

- October 13, 2017
On today's episode of F&I Today, Becky welcomes Tim Holton of Toronto-based DealerMethods to discuss the advantages of a subscription software solution for finance companies and automotive dealership groups that offers...
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identity theft

Protecting Customers from Identity Theft

- October 6, 2017
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky invites Rodney O'Rourke, Managing Partner with ID Restore 360, to discuss how to protect customers from identity theft.
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collecting stips

Making Spot Decisions and Collecting Stips

- September 22, 2017
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky invites Becky Brown, Vice President of StipTrak, to discuss the trouble dealers have when making aggressive spot decisions and collecting stips as...
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F&I

The Role of F&I Manager

- September 15, 2017
On this week's F&I Today, Becky invites Rodney O'Rourke, Managing Partner with ID Restore 360, to discuss the role the F&I Manager plays at your dealership.
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digital retailing

Why should dealers be aware of digital retailing?

- September 8, 2017
Becky interviews Phil Battista to discuss digital menu presentations versus paper presentations, and why dealers should be aware of digital retailing and where it's going.
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FAIR

New Concept of FAIR

- September 1, 2017
On today's episode of F&I Today, Becky talks about FAIR and the new month-to-month online payment offering.
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leasing

Should leasing be an important part of the sales presentation rather than just an afterthought?

- August 25, 2017
Becky sits down with Kevin Jacobs, the National Training Manager with Safe-Guard. He explains why leasing should be an important part of the sales presentation, rather than just an afterthought.
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dealership disruption

Cross-training can maximize dealership profits

- August 18, 2017
Today, Becky Chernek sits down with Ed Adams, Director of Finance for McGeorge Toyota to discuss the benefits of cross-training your staff and how this can play a significant role...
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