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EXPERIAN AUTOMOTIVE’S AUTOCHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE ON KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KARPOWER ONLINE PLATFORM

Experian Automotive’s AutoCheck® vehicle history reports are now available on KARPOWER Online®, announces Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. KARPOWER Online is a powerful sales tool designed to va
Sep 16, 2013

Will Dealers Adopt Used Vehicle Fuel Economy Labels Revealed by the Federal Government?

According to AutoRemarketing, the Feds reveal used vehicle fuel economy labels. One of the prominent focuses of the Obama Administration has been its efforts to increase fuel efficiency and work on reducing the carbon footprint. These efforts have no
Sep 13, 2013

This Weeks Recalls from NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V396 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Make / Model Years: LEXUS / 2006-2008 TOYOTA / 2006-2010 Subject: Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V395 Manufact
Sep 9, 2013

Gaining a Universal Insight into the Diagnosis of Automotive Ignition Systems

Gaining a universal insight into the diagnosis of automotive ignition systems, according to SearchAutoParts. Did you know that a fourth state of matter powers the spark ignition internal combustion engine (ICE) and it can be used for engine diagnosis
Sep 9, 2013

Why Differentiation Should Be Your Only Goal

Recently, I wrote a blog article about Disney’s approach to customer service that was received with much enthusiasm. I’m personally a fan of Disney business practices and strategies and have attended their programs. I also encourage all of my emp
Sep 6, 2013

Simply Useful Advice Can Drive Customers, Overhaul Marketing

At the 14th Digital Dealer Conference in Orlando, I noted that auto dealers are being out-marketed by locksmiths — on the topic of used autos, no less. I shared a story of a locksmith who had created an infographic on how to buy a used car, whi
Sep 6, 2013

What is Your Higher Purpose, Your Noble Mission?

Your service department exists for the primary purpose of making money. The way you accomplish this is: By selling preventive maintenance so vehicles won’t break down By fixing vehicles that break down due to lack of preventive maintenance That’s
Sep 6, 2013

2014 Volvos Recalled for Electrical Gremlins

According to MSN Autos, 2014 Volvos are being recalled for electrical gremlins. Volvo is recalling 8,133 cars for electrical gremlins that can cause the headlights, wipers and other features to malfunction, according to filings with the National High
Sep 6, 2013

DealerStar Awarded GM Global Warranty Management Certification

DealerStar Inc, announced it has been awarded General Motor’s Global Warranty Management (GWM) certification. This certification allows GM dealer clients to quickly and easily process and manage warranty claims. “DealerStar’s interf
Sep 3, 2013