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Black Book Records Largest Weekly YTD Decline in Car Values

Whether a seasonal trend or a sign of things to come, Black Book recorded the largest year-to-date weekly decline in car values last week. Trucks also recorded a sizable drop in values.
Oct 20, 2016
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The Big Auto Short: The Next Subprime Lending Bubble Could Be About to Burst

For years now, the U.S. auto market has been booming as manufacturers, dealerships and consumers have benefitted from record-low borrowing costs, spurring ravenous
Oct 20, 2016
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Costly Lesson Shows No Car Dealer Can Fly Under Radar, Attorney Says

Attorney Tom Hudson says it shows something when a federal regulator with a reputation of aggressiveness found its way to a used-car dealership in northern Colorado.
Oct 20, 2016
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Have Dealer Discounts Gone Too Far?

Dealer discounting for both service and sales have gone entirely too far. This discussion will focus upon service, and we'll address sales in our next discussion.
Oct 20, 2016
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Dealership Service Advisers Should Sell Pre-Paid Maintenance Plans

Too often, though, dealers introduce these programs as F&I aftersales products, but fail at integrating service into this process. When that happens, advisers may misunderstand how
Oct 20, 2016
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Just a Gimmick? Or Are Giveaways Really Needed?

Do you shy away from giveaways and win-a-prize type mailers? If you’re like most dealers, you probably do. Giveaways are frowned upon for fear of attracting customers who are more
Oct 20, 2016
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Communicate Your Dealership’s "Why" With Video

Great leaders and organizations inspire people because they are good at explaining why they do what they do. Their why gets people motivated. Their why makes people want to work for that company.
Oct 20, 2016
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EasyCare Appoints Steven Spivey as Director of New Agency Business Development

EasyCare, the leading provider of automotive F&I benefits, and dealer solutions that drive customer engagement and retention, announces the addition of Steven Spivey as Director
Oct 19, 2016
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Know Your Customers to Beat the Buy-From-Your-Couch Trend

One of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry is the way consumers feel about buying cars.  Their overall dispositions have changed, the reasons they purchase and lease have shifted,
Oct 19, 2016