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410,000 Miles: Time for an Upgrade?
How do unpopular, unappealing cars stay on the market for so long? The Truth About Cars provides a list of high mileage trade-ins from various dealers that include a range of surprisingly long-lived cars. Once hunk, now junk: view a 272,522 mile, 199
Apr 5, 2013
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1967 GT500 Shelby “Eleanor” Up for Auction
Car Buzz features the latest hot American car up to auction for used industry aficionados: the 1967 GT500 Shelby Mustang dubbed “Eleanor” from the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds.” This hot rod was modded by Chip Foose and Cinema Ve
Apr 5, 2013
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Auto-Finance Complaints Number 1,585 at CFPB
From Auto Finance News, consumers have registered 1,585 auto finance complaints this year to-date. Loan and leases were typically settled with reparations, and lender response has been largely under debate in the past year. This transparency helps fu
Apr 5, 2013
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Housing Recovery Contributes to March Auto Sales Boost
Daily Finance reviews the impact of the recovery of the housing market on the significant rise in automotive sales in the US in March. Since the housing sector’s recovery, the broader economy has a chance to pick up; consumers loosen their wall
Apr 5, 2013
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Down Payment Risks & Customer Relations for Finance Officers
Jamie LaReau explores the ethics behind accepting a large down-payment on a lease. The risk of totaling the car before the lease ends, and the capital reduction/depreciation value of the money put down initially, can create much hardship for car leas
Apr 5, 2013
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Pre-Owned Department Streamlining with Category Management
Search Auto Parts explains the importance of implementing an organization plan for New and Used Departments. Promoting a salesperson to a Category Management position can help a dealer establish successes and failures in each department. Read the ful
Apr 5, 2013
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AAIA Joins NASTF Board
SAINT JOHNS, Fla. – The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), are pleased to announce that Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of AAIA, has been elected by the NASTF Board of
Apr 5, 2013
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Digital Marketing Campaigns for Retaining Buyers and Generating Traffic
Mediapost provides a concrete marketing plan for driving the right traffic to sales websites. Develop a dealership presence through display ads so that you may impact all range of customers, both inbound, outbound, top and bottom funnel. Social media
Apr 5, 2013
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Tesla Unveils Revolutionary New Finance Product
Combines best aspects of car leasing and ownership PALO ALTO, Calif.– Tesla Motors announced today that, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, it has created a revolutionary automotive financing product that provides the best elements of
Apr 5, 2013