The Road to ROI with F&I

Most automotive managers are so pre-occupied with bottom-line results (driving profits) above all else. And that's fair enough since today's auto retail industry is more competitive than ever. Nevertheless, the cowboy car dealer days are well over. 

For dealerships to be successful, they must stay compliant with the latest state and federal regulations. By implementing an internal audit plan, you will employ the routine checks and balances your dealership needs for compliance.

Unfortunately, fraud does occur within automotive dealerships. By committing to a routine system of checks and balances, you will also strengthen your dealership against internal fraudulent activity. You will also feel confident that you are employing the best people and the best practices.

While there are no laws that require you have to hire a compliance officer, there's a chance that without a hyper-focus on compliance, you could wind up breaking actual laws as a result.

Let us explain.

Compliance with various state and federal rules and regulations is a crucial requirement for any business to thrive. The automobile dealership industry is no exception to this.  One effective way to handle compliance in this business is through the implementation of deal audits.

American car dealerships face a huge variety of laws and regulations. While failing to follow some of them may lead to losing money and clients, breaking certain rules could result in bankruptcy and imprisonment.

Let's go over the most important regulations to follow to ensure dealership compliance and smooth work of your company.

Dealerships are responsible for enforcing compliance with numerous State and Federal regulations. Violations of any of these regulations can be a real problem for your dealership, so it's important to have good practices in place when it comes to protecting yourself from liability.  What actions can you take to ensure that your dealership is in compliance?