The never-ending question is… what does it take to earn customer loyalty? Of course, the answer changes all the time and that is what makes loyalty so confusing and difficult.

As technology continues to develop and improve, consumers have more access to information and aggressively compare prices and services. Businesses are constantly on their feet…

Urbandale, IA—March 12, 2017—Flick Fusion today unveiled the Video Warrior Package, a complete turnkey solution with all of the video marketing components that an auto dealership needs for success, including inventory videos, test-drive videos, video email and automated value proposition videos. The Video Warrior Package is customizable and the video production process can be entirely automated if a…

Retaining a position is always harder than achieving it. This applies to sports, life, culture, and of course – the automotive industry. Every business has its specific features; however, what we all strive for is to keep our customers happy. Every dealership today needs to meet consumer expectations even before they show up in the store.…

 New software for auto dealers, vendors and marketing agencies uses “Any-Touch” attribution to ensure correct marketing source receives credit in the customer’s purchase journey

Columbus, OH, March 12, 2018-- Clarivoy, the auto industry’s most trusted source for truth in optimizing the performance of marketing campaigns, today announced the launch of…

Lemon laws were designed to protect the buyers’ interest, in the event of purchasing defective vehicles (as well as other consumer products) that doesn’t meet the standards of quality and performance. These laws usually apply to defects related to safety, usefulness, and/or value of the vehicle. Under lemon laws, it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to…

So, you have decided to buy a new car? An excellent idea! However, you should know that buying a car is not as simple as it used to be. Of course, you can enter a car dealership and pick the first one that fits your budget. But if you want to be smart about it, you should take your time and do some research; especially if you’re buying a used car.

Now, we understand that some people don’t have the time to do their…

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Congrats! You’ve made the decision to purchase a motorhome. Whether it is for annual vacations, to give your family a chance at a nomadic lifestyle, or to replace your immobile home after retirement, buying a motorhome is a huge decision, and an even larger investment.

Before…

Women buyers now account for 45% of all new car sales[1]. Yet one out of three women feel apprehensive or overwhelmed when they visit a showroom[2]. Less than 40% feel confident[3]. And a full 75% of women say they feel misunderstood by car marketers[4].

Car buying is a challenging process for many – and we know that women as a whole have different habits than men do. We also know that women are 50% more likely to use car dealer reviews[5] and prefer to read reviews written by other…

This week, Jeff discusses another common mistake that service advisors make: not being prepared! When you manage your success using the sales worksheet, you become more prepared for the day ahead! Tune in for the proven process to manage success, prepare for your day, and plan for the maximum amount of opportunity on your service drive.

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You may be unable to get a loan from a bank or a credit union due to many reasons; your credit score may be poor, you may lack the required collateral, the documentation requirements may be too rigid or you may not just have the right profile. Sometimes even the asset that is required to be bought by you with the loan may not meet with the approval of the lender. However, you may still be able to approach a private money lending firm to buy the asset. Even though the cost of a loan from a…

You may be unable to get a loan from a bank or a credit union due to many reasons; your credit score may be poor, you may lack the required collateral, the documentation requirements may be too rigid or you may not just have the right profile. Sometimes even the asset that is required to be bought by you with the loan may not meet with the approval of the lender. However, you may still be able to approach a private money lending firm to buy the asset. Even though the cost of a loan from a…

Automotive lending sales veterans Joe Peterson joins as Chief Sales Officer and Flory Hunsaker as Regional Sales Director; both bring decades of sales success to eLEND as it introduces next-gen finance platform to dealerships across the US

Foothill Ranch, CA – March 7, 2018 – eLEND Solutions™, specialists in online and in-store finance and ‘deal-making’ solutions for auto dealers, today announced they are building out their sales team with two proven auto finance…

Your Trust Dashboard Part 1

Do you know the #1 reason women choose a particular dealership to buy a car over another? It’s TRUST. Surprised? Many dealers think the lowest price is the top reason. Research shows women seek a trusted advisor first to help them navigate the myriad of choices when selecting a vehicle. This means your dealership’s perceived level of trust by guests and buyers has a direct impact…

A ‘tentpole’ event at your dealership is one of those big-deal events that you really want to be successful. It could be a sale, holiday event, new product promotion or a community event that you’re sponsoring.

Tentpole marketing is a strategy that generates social buzz around your event that drives traffic to your dealership or to the event you’re…

LEASE CREDIT APPROVAL RATES RISE TO 65.2% IN FEBRUARY

Healthy Lease Approval Rating in February Driven By Increase In Shoppers of Payments Under $499 Per Month

Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, reports car lease credit applicants registered a…

If you want to know more facts about steroids and how effective they are in muscle building, there are plenty of resources available now. In fact, you need to know how they work, what are the benefits and side effects, etc. before starting to use it. In this article, we will discuss a few essential aspects of steroids one should know before use.

Many of the recreational bodybuilders say that steroids won’t make much of a difference. However, a quick look fitness competitor…

If you an entrepreneur you must have encountered several occasions when your loan applications have been rejected. A seasoned businessperson is quite used to hearing a no for an answer but that does not stop him from being persistent in his endeavors so that he could successfully overcome the rejection issue from prospective lenders, investors, vendors, and clients etc. You need to be determined while pursuing a small business lender only then you could convert a no into a vehement yes. Here…

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…

Black Book, a division of Hearst Business Media that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, announced today a new educational infographic to help dealers, remarketers and lenders learn how the company’s History-Adjusted Valuations can drive more profits during appraisals. Click here to view the…