In the automotive industry, laws and regulations are always being updated and changed. It’s essential to keep up on the latest information and news and also be consistent with Deal Audits. Here are a few tips to consider when needing to keep your dealership compliant.

What makes a car dealership successful? While it's important to have a solid sales strategy and a cohesive plan to attract new customers and retain current ones, your team is at the heart of your success. Without a strong team, even the best-laid plans may fall apart. Here's why in the end, your ...

Reinsurance is an agreement between two insurers, where one transfers portions of its risks portfolios to reduce the chances of paying a large insurance claim. In this model, the reinsurer is the second business and is responsible for clearing the claims that arise from the first company. In the ...

Acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing one. However, in a world where customers are more informed, more demanding and savvier than ever, retaining existing customers can be challenging.

Vanguard Dealer Services can now offer our dealer partners the ability to have instant live video calls between sales team members and customers/prospects. You can put your customers in a face-to-face online interaction with your sales team with just one-click off your existing website!

When you run a dealership, you need to motivate and encourage your employees. Doing so will help them work hard and succeed. However, many employees struggled during the pandemic, so you may wonder how you can motivate them once the pandemic ends. We have three ideas to help you out.

Customers need a good reason to come back to your dealer shop. You can provide it by offering an excellent customer experience. Statistics show that 84% of businesses that improve customer experience get higher revenue. A fantastic experience when buying a new car, accessories, or servicing a ...

It's never convenient for any business to be short-handed when employees are not able to show up for work. It's even harder when an employee resigns or quits on the spot. Having an on-call F&I Specialist to fill in during these emergencies can keep your dealership motoring with success.

Benefits to Becoming a Dealer Equity Plan Provider Dealerships that incorporate the F&I side of their business benefit financially. Dealer equity companies allow dealerships to develop a secondary revenue stream. Dealerships that turn F&I departments into reinsurance companies benefit from ...

Having the right team in a business is a sure path to success in any industry. If you run a dealership, you may have noticed a decline in staff motivation. This is natural, especially post-pandemic. Business has gone down for several industries. And everyone is holding tightly to what is left of ...