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Don’t Let Insurance ‘Gotchas’ Get You!
The insurance world is full of “gotchas.” There are “gotchas” in coverage. There are “gotchas” in premiums and there are “gotchas” in claims adjustments. While the glossy presentations agents drop on your desk make dealership insuranc
Apr 1, 2011
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NADA Takeaways – Opportunities to Reduce DMS Costs
As a first time exhibitor at National Auto Dealer Association this year, our team staffed the booth and had a great opportunity to talk with current and former clients and prospects. We also spent a fair amount of time on the show floor, meeting s
Apr 1, 2011
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Interview with Kevin Mock, General Manager, Century Motor Corporation
On March 1, 2011, Century Motor Corporation in Wentzville, MO reopened its doors as a Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership, nearly two years after being one of the 789 dealers terminated by Chrysler as part of its bankruptcy. In the top 10% of Chrysler sal
Apr 1, 2011
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Sunshine or Just a Break in the Clouds?
An economic warning to the US dealer It is now spring of 2011 and we are experiencing a thaw from one of the harshest winters on record. The temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. We are also beginning to see green sprouts after a l
Apr 1, 2011
What You Don’t Know Fax Machines
Imagine you are at your doctor’s office. The office clerk asks for your driver’s license and insurance card, then disappears to make a copy for the doctor’s file. After your combined four hour visit, during which you saw the doctor for five min
Apr 1, 2011
Cheap Advertising Ideas That Work!
It’s a tough market. Definitely getting better, but still a challenge to even the most seasoned, experienced dealers. Some of the dealers I’ve spoken with over the past few months have been trying new low-cost marketing ideas suggested by employe
Apr 1, 2011
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Can Penske Eliminate 21 smart Dealers Without Recourse?
The state motor vehicle franchise laws may have something to say about that It was reported last week that Mercedes Benz USA is taking over the distribution of smart vehicles from Penske Automotive. The problem, of course, is that Mercedes Benz USA h
Apr 1, 2011
Wayne Ussery, Director of Internet Marketing, Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships
Taking a pragmatic approach to problem solving, Wayne Ussery, director of Internet marketing for Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships in Atlanta, GA, came from a parts and accessories background to create and grow one of the most robust automotive Intern
Apr 1, 2011
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Interview with Wayne Ussery, Director of Internet Marketing, Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships
Taking a pragmatic approach to problem solving, Wayne Ussery, director of Internet marketing for Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships in Atlanta, GA, came from a parts and accessories background to create and grow one of the most robust automotive Intern
Apr 1, 2011