Why Compliance Matters Now More Than Ever In today’s regulatory landscape, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is intensifying its scrutiny on automotive dealerships. Recent lawsuits have spotlighted alarming practices, such as price-gouging, discrimination, and the sale of protection products ...

It’s common knowledge that on the front end, it’s very difficult for automotive dealers to make a real profit on selling vehicles. Profitability from selling vehicles continues to trend downward. Vehicle Reinsurance can help dealers make significant profits.

The value of preloaded products has never been more important. GPS offers a massive profit-center and drives great benefit for dealer through a tangible value add.

Dealers are increasing F&I revenue and penetration with post sale service contract sales. They are using intelligent, data driven marketing. Even if your customer didn’t purchase a service contract at point-of-sale, you can still capture that business and extend your profits.

Why Enforcement Matters Many dealerships across the country confidently assert they have a sales process. However, a more critical question is, "Do all of your team members follow the sales process?" The answer to this is often a resounding no.

Profit Participation Programs have advantages for the dealer, their families, and dealership employees. There are several types of participation programs available, and it’s a matter of understanding these options and making a choice as to what works best for you.

Dealers are currently navigating through a state of high demand for used vehicles and what it means to the franchise owners. This recent inventory shortage is driven by a number of factors including the chips that have been delayed, other parts and materials that aren’t being produced or delivered, ...

These are fast, changing times for dealerships. Profit margins in recent years have evolved from a model that generates a profit from selling cars to profitability from financing, incentives, F&I sales, and customer retention through the service drive. An industry that once roared with only ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards. These regulations apply directly to car dealerships and automotive repair shops and are necessary for preventing accidents and injuries. OSHA compliance, ...

In today's competitive market, embracing innovative recruitment strategies can greatly enhance a dealership's ability to attract top talent and maximize return on investment in their hiring processes. Below are four cutting-edge strategies for auto dealers to consider to improve their recruitment ...