With the election season at our door steps it’s on everybody’s mind. And, you can’t help but to wonder whenever you see or talk to someone, “Who are you voting for?” We make our own assumptions based on a variety of factors. But, have you ever thought to look at that person’s car? Bumper stickers are one of the most popular election merchandises. I know what you are thinking. What does that have to do with accessories?

When your customer purchases a vehicle from you, they don’t go to…

A couple years ago Chicago was riddled with potholes through a long winter.  After seeing customer after customer come in with blown tires and bent wheels we saw an opportunity, and not just for the parts and service departments, but for our customers as well. 

We started a seasonal wheel and tire program offering our customers a set of four winter tires mounted on steel wheels for a fixed price.  The sale price also included storing the off-season wheels and tires at our dealership. …

5 Popular Aftermarket Accessories and How to Sell Them

If you are in a dealership that has an accessories profit center you already understand the revenue potential. The fact is consumers are constantly looking for ways to personalize everything from their electronic devices like…

Insignia has been shouting it from the roof tops for over 10 years. Auto parts stores and Ebay have heard the word, it’s taken root and produced bountiful profits. And now automakers are recognizing the trend and developing new vehicles with thousands of OEM accessories and customization options. Check out how Dodge is doing this with the Dodge Dart, click the…