One thing we often don’t think about is just how many businesses we interact with on a daily basis. Think about it, you order food from restaurants, you get your hair done at salons, travel around using Uber, book airfare & travel, and buy things online. But, to complete these tasks, you have to use several apps and visit multiple websites. And it’s in…

In our video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success, we’ve been bringing you up to speed on the career of our friend, Carlos - a salesman working under the tutelage of Ali Reda. We’ve been discussing all the good stuff…

Ladies and gentlemen, we are back with our video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success! We’ve been talking about the obstacles that Carlos was finding as he approached the end of his second month in the business. If…

Last week in our video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success, we began to tell you about that initial connection. So now that you’ve made that connection, what’s next? How do keep them engaged? 

Are you…

When it comes to vehicle recalls, I have always believed that safety comes first. One major challenge is the millions of vehicles on the road with open safety recalls and, with many vehicles changing hands privately, it is a monumental effort to identify those owners and notify them about an open safety recall and the risk to them, their families, and fellow…

Ladies and gentlemen, we are back with our video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success! We’ve been talking about the obstacles that Carlos was finding as he approached the end of his second month in the business. If you…

Car Supply Shortage Squeezes Sellers and Shoppers as Cars.com Finds Nearly 1 in 3 Recent Buyers Drove 100 Miles or More for the Car They Want1 

CHICAGO, June 10, 2021 —…

HUNT VALLEY, MD, June 7, 2021 – Armatus Dealer Uplift, the industry leader in retail warranty reimbursement submissions, today announced that the Tennessee Automotive Association (TAA) has named Armatus as the exclusive endorsed partner for Retail Warranty Reimbursement services for the TAA membership.

"Public Chapter 277 is an important development for Tennessee dealers. It is intended to ensure our state's dealers are reimbursed accurately and compensated fairly for warranty and…

Expanded F&I Options Online, Increased Used Vehicle Sales Play a Larger Role in F&I Transactions Today

CHESTERFIELD, MO (June 9, 2021) – Protective Asset Protection, a leading provider of F&I programs, services and dealer owned warranty company programs, announced the results of its latest industry survey today, which illustrates how the pandemic impacted the sales of F&I…

Lease Credit Approvals Reached 69.9% in May; Down Slightly from 70.7% in April 

CINCINNATI, OHIO (June 8, 2021) – Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, reports car lease credit applicants registered a 69.9% approval rate in May. The approval rate is a very small decrease from the 70.7% approval rate in April.  

 

The May…

Innovative re-targeting technology keeps more car shoppers moving down the purchase funnel

IRVINE, CA - June 8, 2021 - eLEND Solutions™ and Orbee are partnering to help transform auto dealership websites into powerful deal generators, by moving more online shoppers down the purchase funnel through intelligent re-engagement technologies. eLEND Solutions is an automotive FinTech company focused on providing a simplified vehicle purchase process for the…

Most dealerships are used to focusing most of their time and attention on their sales team and profits from the front end. Unfortunately, the profits made on each sale are dwindling and new car sales are down. Lost revenue on your front end makes everyone want to tighten their belts. The question is: Where do we make the cuts? Should we pull from…

Who should be greeting your service customers when they arrive at the service drive? A porter, an assistant or an advisor?

Every dealer seems to have a different process when it comes to greeting their service customers in the lane. Some would like you to just come inside, others may want you to stay with your vehicle.…

Who should be greeting your service customers when they arrive at the service drive? A porter, an assistant or an advisor?

Every dealer seems to have a different process when it comes to greeting their service customers in the lane. Some would like you to just come inside, others may want you to stay with your vehicle.…

Created by two automotive industry veterans, Dealer Funnel has proven to increase sales through a combination of social media ads and text messaging.

Sanford, FL – June 2, 2021 – Dealer Funnel, a technology solutions provider for automotive dealers, today announced the…

Pro Dealer Represents a Disruptive New Approach to Automotive Martech that is Built to Deliver More Profit Margin and Lower Waste on Every Transaction …

Radar detectors can be very useful to avoid receiving a traffic ticket. However, they can also cause numerous false alerts if you do not choose a good model. With these tips, you can choose the right one for you. When reaching our destination as quickly as possible then driving is a basic necessity for all drivers, especially when in a rush to get to work or school on time. But we also want to avoid getting a speeding ticket.…

by Anthony Greenhalgh, Rapid Recon

The old argument the dealership has been using for years – “add more people”--  does little more than provide temporary fixes and a ton of personnel expense.

When I was in your role, I had to make my techs better, but I was already heavily engaged in ongoing training, so what more…