The time is now. Spring selling season is upon us. When your inventory, personnel and plans are in the right spot on February 20th, your 2019 is set up to work to your maximum advantage. Five of the best six seasonally-adjusted sales months over the years happen between March and August.  Working the details and making sure that you’re taking care of them…

This week's podcast is a LIVE snippet from a private workshop for an Automobile Dealer's Association. Enjoy this short clip about the ability to embrace change, how it impacts your results, and what to strive for in terms of long-term success. Copyright 2019 Wm Jeff Cowan

Website: automotiveservicetraining.com

800-248-2931 or info@jcowansprotalk.com

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Does your service department software remove friction for your customers but add friction for your staff? Perhaps that is why we see so many software companies come and go in this industry.

With today’s transformation from a dealership-centric focus to one that is more customer-centric, technology companies are rapidly developing solutions…

Windscreen wipers have played an important role in car design and safety for more than a century, but now they are challenged with more technologically advanced water-repelling solutions. Since their first use in motor vehicles in 1916, wipers have become a common part of the car. Although very little has changed from their original design, they still have some inherent flaws that need to be addressed. Let’s look into the current state of wiper technology and…

According to Protective Asset Protection, it is estimated that auto dealers leveraging a Dealer-Owned Warranty Company structure to sell F&I products are seeing a 20% lift in profits on average for F&I sales.

Background on DOWC:

Many automotive dealers have offset the recent downward trend in vehicle margins through increased F&I profitability. One way dealers have maximized their F&I income is through…

Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

In our video series Quality of Life, we’ve gotten some insight into a high-level sales process. We want you to be…

The most fundamental of all men's devices, and the one utilized for convenience as well as style is the humble sock. Socks assist take in sweat and also safeguard the feet from frostbite, as well as additionally offer an interesting appearance to the individual wearing them.

Today, design plays an integral part in sock selection. Individuals intend to have the trendiest as well as most comfy ones that fit their design and requirements. The selections differ from formal to…

At NADA many exhibitors hyped their digital retailing solutions to support online vehicle transactions. While no one has cracked the code for a complete, seamless online transaction, there are several great solutions that provide enough functionality to meet consumer demands. After all, consumers are not asking for a 100% “digital…

The hottest new models in the automotive space aren’t relegated to cars anymore.

Cars are key, but statistical models are catching favor and acclaim. Rightfully so.

The Houston Auto Show recently debuted the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition at their Havana Nights Charity Preview Night. With a carbon fiber…

The automotive industry is getting expanding day by day. Lots of new business ideas are now popping up every day. This particular industry is indeed a vast one – covering up aviation, locomotive and automobile industries together. So, if you are interested in this automotive field and want to start a business, try to grab the best opportunity now. if you don’t have any inkling regarding what you need to do, consider the most effective business ideas here.…

This week, Jeff addresses a growing concern within the industry- price! He discusses why Pro Talk is worth the investment, what you get in terms of results, and how we compare to others. At some point, you will have to eventually INVEST in your people (not just spend money on training) to get the results your dealership deserves.

Copyright 2019 Wm Jeff Cowan

Website: automotiveservicetraining.com

800-248-2931; info@jcowansprotalk.com…

Let me start off by saying we know there are two kinds of news that people hear about. The first is mostly negative news that might illustrate a criminal is caught breaking into a bank. The second is less popular that might include an accomplishment of some kind or overcoming an obstacle that might seem insurmountable.…

Let me start off by saying we know there are two kinds of news that people hear about. The first is mostly negative news that might illustrate a criminal is caught breaking into a bank. The second is less popular that might include an accomplishment of some kind or overcoming an obstacle that might seem insurmountable.…

Vehicle pricing analyst firm, Black Book, believes there may be slightly lower demand for car shopping this spring due to lower tax refunds issued to Americans. Spring is typically among the busiest times of the year for car shopping since many people wait for their tax rebate check to go out and replace their aging vehicle.

Last year, the spring tax refund season was a catalyst that led to some of the strongest demand for used vehicles since the recession ended in 2010. In…

Sally Whitesell, president of sw Service Solutions, joins the AutoSuccess Podcast to discuss how you can make your training sessions pay off.

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Just one month into 2019, and we've already received the dire prediction (from NADA) that sales are expected to drop to levels the auto industry hasn’t seen since 2014. …

Car insurance for young people generally costs more than your usual car insurance. Sometimes it may seem as if you do not want to give your son or daughter a chance in driving just because of the cost, but you know you have to. Do not worry. Even if there it will cost you a lot, the benefits…

We want you to be profitable and proud of what you do. We want you to have all the success that you deserve. We want you to know that it’s possible for you! That’s exactly why we started the video series, “Quality of Life”.

You see, it is up to…

While the Majority of Today’s Popular Leases Retain their Monthly Payment Prices from January, Nissan Offers Attractive Lease Deals on Many Vehicles

Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings, with prices on most of today’s popular leases holding steady from last month. Thirty-five different vehicles maintained their prices from the previous month to this month, showing that lease…