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NHTSA Recall List: Ford, Subaru, Nissan Defects Include Lock Mechanism, Airbag Failures
The latest recall list from NHTSA includes models from Ford, Subaru, Nissan, Daimler, Starcraft, Jayco, and Terex. See more about Fuel tank leaks in Nissan models and Power control issues in some of Jayco’s 2013s. Please click on the following
Mar 18, 2013
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Electrical Power and Safety in the Repair Shop
According to Automotive Digest, electrical power hazards and risk management are critical to having a functional repair shop. Listed as a major problem in most dealerships, efficiency, care and good practices in handling heavy and high-voltage equipm
Mar 14, 2013
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Class Action Waivers for Car-Buyers Still Under Review
From Automotive News, more on the class-action lawsuit waivers currently being disputed in the Supreme Court. Arbitration laws, experts commentary, potential limits, borders and public policy are discussed in the following: Click here to read the res
Mar 14, 2013
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Marketing the Best Way to Generate Leads in Pre-Owned
Sources at CBT News discuss the need for a bit of marketing skill in every salesman. Generating leads comes from good marketing, which involves cross-promotion, developing discounts and deals, and learning a little bit about subscriber lists to appea
Mar 14, 2013
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Quick Response-Time a Must for Internet Leads
From CBT News, a study on Internet Lead Effectiveness shows that across the industry, salespeople who respond within an hour to internet inquiries are more likely to push the sale. Auto responders, response times, and handling are examined along with
Mar 14, 2013
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Customer Engagement: the Salesman’s Top Trump Card
Advice from Eyes On Sales reminds new and used salesmen to engage customers socially. When reaching consumers, bridging the gap to speaking on a personal level is best achieved by focusing on emotion-based questions. Through more familiar wording, an
Mar 14, 2013
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St. Patty’s Day Ideas for New and Used
Sources at Automotive Digest suggest taking advantage of top dollar sales over the holiday where green is celebrated. This weekend’s festivities may include Clover Tag Sales for Discounts on Lucky models, Customer Feedback campaigns and the req
Mar 14, 2013
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GM’s Chevy Volt Sales Overpower Nissan’s Leaf
From Bloomberg Sales, stats on electric car sales reveal Chevy Volt outsold the Nissan Leaf, internationally. The Volt’s success in beating both the Prius and the Leaf in 2012, and the respective “green cars” troubles in attracting
Mar 14, 2013
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Top 10 Used Vehicles for Small Budget Shoppers
From F&I, an in depth review of the Cars.com “Top 10 under $10k” list. Topping the list? Ford Motor Cars, with the Escape, Focus, Freestyle and Fusion. A more sporty option includes the Scion TC, and the standard family sedans Civic,
Mar 14, 2013