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How do you Ensure the Trade-In isn’t a Deal Breaker?
AutoLoop VP, Front End Solutions Russ Beckenstein shares advice on how dealerships can avoid a customer’s trade-in becoming a deal breaker. About the Author A finance-savvy expert in business relations, Russ Beckenstein has conquered the roles
Nov 16, 2018
Secrets to a Successful Conquest Campaign
As dealers face mounting pressure to exceed sales and service quotas for the year, the ability to find new customers is key to reaching goals. But conquesting is never easy, primarily because you have to rely on third-party data instead of the first-
Nov 16, 2018
Do you have “Only Person in the World” Disease?
Recently I was waiting in line at an airport, along with hundreds of other travelers. A couple appeared out of nowhere, shoving their way to the front of the line and complaining loudly, as if they were the only people affected by the long wait. When
Nov 14, 2018
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GM’s New Warranty Program May Hurt, Not Help Dealers
According to the Department of Transportation, the average age of today’s cars and trucks is more than 11 years, up from 8.4 years in 1995. Despite this, having the right peace of mind in place to protect against unforeseen breakdowns, repairs and
Nov 13, 2018
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Facebook Marketplace: A Dealership Primer – Part 2: Effective Communication is Key
In the first part of this series, I shared why Facebook Marketplace can help dealers sell more cars, the ways in which they can get started, and the questions they should be asking their vendors when getting this set up. Now that your dealership’s
Nov 13, 2018
As Safety Value Increases, So Do Repairs
Technology that helps safeguard drivers and passengers is flourishing. Vehicle manufacturers are adopting sophisticated driver safety systems as standard equipment. The problem is, what happens in the event of a system failure? You have more than lik
Nov 13, 2018
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To Succeed, You Must Make Every Minute Count
It’s a foregone conclusion that to be successful in any particular skill takes time. A lot of time! Doctors must go to college for decades, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that those graduates enter the medical field after college as an “expe
Nov 9, 2018
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The Importance of Data in the Service Drive
CEO & Executive Chairman Scot Eisenfelder shares how data can increase revenue in the service drive in this video blog.
Nov 9, 2018
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How New Safety Features Mean New Opportunities for Dealers
It’s a common scenario: drivers eating, texting, talking on the phone, taking care of personal grooming, or even reading while on the road. Loosely termed “distracted driving,” it includes any activity drivers engage in when they’re behind th
Nov 9, 2018