TSLA389.776-4.68379%
GM77.495-0.145%
F14.129-0.051%
RIVN16.790-1.01%
CYD44.865-1.005%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.6002.68%
CVNA70.270-0.32%
PAG204.9104.51%
LAD337.4606.09%
AN208.0304.49%
GPI328.3308.93%
ABG226.3707.94%
SAH101.7101.98%
TSLA389.776-4.68379%
GM77.495-0.145%
F14.129-0.051%
RIVN16.790-1.01%
CYD44.865-1.005%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.6002.68%
CVNA70.270-0.32%
PAG204.9104.51%
LAD337.4606.09%
AN208.0304.49%
GPI328.3308.93%
ABG226.3707.94%
SAH101.7101.98%
TSLA389.776-4.68379%
GM77.495-0.145%
F14.129-0.051%
RIVN16.790-1.01%
CYD44.865-1.005%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.6002.68%
CVNA70.270-0.32%
PAG204.9104.51%
LAD337.4606.09%
AN208.0304.49%
GPI328.3308.93%
ABG226.3707.94%
SAH101.7101.98%


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Paul Brown explains how the right F&I product mix and knowledgeable staff boost dealer profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term wealth.

Maximize your F&I product mix to boost CSI and long-term profit

- December 4, 2025
The F&I department is a critical profit driver in the dealership. On today's episode of F&I Today, VP of Ascent Dealer Services, Paul Brown, discusses how to choose the correct...
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James Mercer breaks down reinsurance and participation programs

- December 2, 2025
Dealers often overlook the details in reinsurance, retro programs, and participation structures that can dramatically impact their bottom line. On today's episode of Training Camp, Ascent Dealer Services VP of...
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Cut F&I wait times and boost customer satisfaction with productive tasks, AI tools, early vehicle walk-arounds, and clear communication.

5 ways to reduce F&I wait times and boost the customer experience

- November 28, 2025
On the Dash: CDK found that excessive wait times in the F&I department can increasingly harm customer satisfaction. Engaging customers during wait times, through paperwork, educational content, or early vehicle...
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Ultimate Toy's Scott Gray shares luxury service strategies retail dealers can adopt to improve customer experience and loyalty.

Ultimate Toys’ Gray Scott on elevating dealership service with luxury strategies

- November 25, 2025
Ultimate Toys has carved out a unique niche in automotive retail, specializing in ultra-luxury sprinter vans designed for clients who demand more than standard transportation. On this week’s episode of...
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Paul Brown explains how a coordinated team effort from the showroom to F&I creates a seamless, customer-focused experience.

Paul Brown explains how a team approach transforms F&I customer experience

- November 20, 2025
The foundation of every strong F&I deal is laid on the showroom floor, not in the office. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent Dealer...
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Jeremy Soileau boosts Bolton Auto Group’s customer satisfaction with transparency, mobile service, tech, and servant leadership.

How Jeremy Soileau drives loyalty through customer-first leadership

- November 18, 2025
A focus on transparency, training, and convenience is helping dealerships thrive in a market where customer expectations are rapidly shifting. On today's episode of Training Camp, Jeremy Soileau, managing partner...
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October Dealertrack Index shows looser auto credit with longer terms, lower down payments, and more subprime lending.

Auto credit loosens in October despite lower approval rates

- November 11, 2025
On the Dash: Auto credit loosened in October with longer terms, lower down payments, and more subprime lending. Approval rates fell to 72.6% while negative equity and financing costs rose...
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Mosaic Compliance Services' Jim Ganther shares compliance tips to help dealers reduce risk, protect profits, and strengthen processes.

Jim Ganther shares the biggest F&I compliance blind spots

- November 11, 2025
In a business where one small oversight can cost thousands, mastering compliance is as vital to profitability as closing the deal itself. On this episode of Training Camp, compliance expert...
F&I Safety & Compliance
Starting in 2025, buyers can deduct up to $10,000 in auto loan interest on U.S.-built vehicles under new tax law.

Tax deduction for auto loan interest could ease car affordability challenges

- November 10, 2025
On the Dash: A new 2025 tax law allows qualifying buyers to deduct up to $10,000 in annual auto loan interest. Only new, U.S.-assembled vehicles weighing less than 14,000 pounds qualify...
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Ease of Purchase dips in October despite improved car-buying steps

- November 4, 2025
On the Dash: The overall Ease of Purchase score fell to 85% in October despite improvements in nearly all individual steps of the car-buying process. Vehicle availability improved, with 55%...
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