Today's vehicles have more technology than ever before. With OEMs on a mission to make more EVs; Apple entering the retail automotive space; Tesla continuing its brand popularity; and vehicles more operated by computer than by motor, problems are sure to arise!.

Technicians are already in short supply. Dealers are doing everything that they…

If you’ve been in the business for a long time like I have, you’ll remember when every dealership desk had a built-in ashtray. When I’m in a dealership and the desk manager pulls out a green Sharpie and a piece of paper to work a deal, I flash back to that time. We’re not smoking in dealerships anymore, so why are so many still using pen and paper instead of a digital desking tool?

I know what you’re thinking: “That’s the way we’ve…

In the last year, there has been an explosive need for EV batteries. All car manufacturers seem to be following in the same footsteps as Tesla. In fact, Jaguar plans to become an “all-electric luxury brand” by 2025¹ as mentioned on ABCNews. This shift is also taking place in other motorized segments including trucks and mining machinery. With the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc on the U.S. and global economies with businesses and manufacturers having to close doors and…

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Welcome back to our new video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success. Last week, we told you who we at Auto Training Academy are. We want you to find incredible amounts of…

Electronic document storage is now becoming the rule rather than the exception at many dealerships – and for good reason!  The benefits are far reaching: from enabling easier audits to ditching jam-packed filing cabinets.

Yet as with any big change, there are speed bumps. The biggest obstacle is the lack of an official dealership scanning process.

Too often, this job is seen as simply clerical and assigned to a $10 an hour temp or piggy-backed onto the…

It is important to request a quotation on costs as this helps you to make a quick estimation of costs associated with servicing the diesel motor in Jamaica.

There are many businesses in Jamaica when it comes to availing of diesel motor services. But the trend shows that more and more people prefer to use the services of Alan Reyes the Mechanic.…

A salesperson has to build rapport during the initial meet and greet with the shopper. Once they have worked their way into an (at that point) semi-familiarity with the customer, they should move on to the fact-finding step. In this step, salespeople ask questions to help direct the customer to the vehicle that best fits their needs. Or, if the customer…

Maus Family Automotive adds SureSale to all pre-owned vehicles, increasing purchaser’s peace of mind

Tampa, FL & Santa Monica, CA –  February 22, 2021 –  Maus Family Automotive today announced that it has partnered with award-winning SureSale to offer the industry’s most comprehensive vehicle report on each of its pre-owned vehicles. SureSale offers consumers transparency and confidence in their used vehicle…

Owning a website has become a common thing for most people due to technological innovation. This has greatly influenced business owners to run their activities through online platforms. This way, it will be easy to gain more traffic that is international. Nonetheless, there are some aspects you should consider for your website to perform well. This is through the services that you…

Win a Free 2021 Hyundai Venue: Cars.com Sets Up One Lucky Shopper for the Ride of Their Life

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2021 —  Leading automotive digital marketplace and solutions provider Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) names the 2021 Hyundai Venue its inaugural Best Value of 2021…

Tesla and BMW Continue to Steal Marketshare from High-End Competitors

Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, unveiled today its lease trends report from the fourth quarter of 2020, offering insight and perspective into the auto lease trends shaping today’s automotive retail and consumer preferences. Click here to…

The primary message of the Theory of 5 is that we believe the happiest, most prosperous people in the world have found a way to excel and continue to grow in five crucial areas — spirituality, relationships, parenting, business and finance, and health and fitness — by working with mentors and co-mentors.

When we identify those around us who are excelling in these zones — and when…

Show me the app that made you $1,000 last week! Got one? Then why are we spending so much time inside of your digital distractors? What is the benefit of having your phone in your pocket while you’re with a customer? That’s…

While many SUV Brands Decrease Lease Payments, Others Increase Monthly Rates After the New Year to Meet the Segment Average

Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings for the month of January. While many truck lease payments have remained steady, SUV lease pricing is experiencing a split in both increases and decreases – depending on the…

In today’s retail environment, why are so many dealerships still playing games with customers? Sales Managers and salespeople dodge questions and push hard for appointments. They’ll also play bait and switch with website offers. Are you among them?

Playing games ruins your reputation and costs you sales —I know this from a personal experience. On the day before Christmas, I was going to buy Dodge Charger for my daughter. I went to the website of the closest Dodge dealership…

Cyberattacks are becoming a common problem and lost productivity due to a cyberattack is a huge blow to any business. Here at One View, we are aware of at least 5 dealer groups in just the last six months that were impacted by cyberattacks. One group with 25 stores and over $80 million in annual revenue lost all access to their computer network for over a week.

Dealers think in terms of revenue and productivity time. With 72 working hours in a week and $80 million in annual…

A lot of dealerships prefer using an internal sales and service BDC to maintain control of leads and processes. Yet, many struggle to measure what’s working and what’s not when it comes to maximizing the efficiency and productivity of every BDC agent. Are you among them?

The BDC is the glue that holds it all together when it comes to bringing traffic into your store. Managed properly, your BDC can help increase appointments, shows, sales, and closing percentages.

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A person who builds automobiles and repairs different machines and engines is technically termed a mechanic. There are different types of mechanics, namely auto mechanics, car mechanics, aircraft, diesel, heavy-duty, and many more. Every mechanic is specialized in his field of study.…