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Is Lack of Transparency Killing Your Lead Volume?

Throughout the history of our automotive industry – and even more so as we increasingly progress into the digital era – dealers have been focused on gaining more leads. Just about every widget and message on dealer websites has one single goal �
Aug 14, 2018

The 3 Essential Traits of High-Profit F&I Managers

F&I managers have a very complex role to play. From selling F&I products to negotiating with lenders, to leading salespeople, to managing compliance; F&I managers can singlehandedly influence the bottom line by millions of dollars. So it�
Aug 10, 2018

Why Reviews from the Decision-Maker Matter

Reviews are everywhere. Car dealer reviews are no exception. How can your dealership leverage reviews to maximize their positive impact and improve sales to women customers? National research shows that women use car dealer reviews 50% more than men
Aug 10, 2018

What Does Chat Have to Do with 867-5309?

Jenny. Tommy Tutone said it in 1981 and many of you reading this know that number. It’s Jenny’s number. And we remember it. Why? Sure, it was a catchy song and has become a staple in early pop music, but it does hold a hidden gem that every car d
Aug 10, 2018

The Importance of Treating People Right

Chip King explains the importance & benefit of treating people right on the telephone and how it can improve a dealership’s results.
Aug 10, 2018

Why Facebook Marketplace Matters to Dealerships

Facebook has always been a platform for auto dealerships to raise awareness through advertising and to create customer engagement through the dealership’s Facebook page. It’s also becoming a stronger platform for customer acquisition, and the gro
Aug 10, 2018

How to Handle Inbound Sales Calls

As an industry, we have pretty much perfected the process of following up on Internet leads, but we are far from perfect when it comes to handling inbound phone leads. According to CallSource and IHS/Polk research, 84 percent of consumers purchase ve
Aug 9, 2018

Upside Down, Inside out and Round and Round

Any of you familiar with that classic song from Diana Ross, “Upside Down?” Well, sometimes it’s an apt description of what can be a complicated sales process for today’s car buyers. There’s a focused shift in the automotive community to red
Aug 8, 2018

Insights for a Competitive Edge.

What do customers expect during the vehicle purchase process? What do they value most? In a survey included in the AutoLoop 2017 Digital Experience Study, we discovered valuable insights to these questions and more – insights that can give your dea
Aug 6, 2018