Can you believe it’s almost July already! The summer has just begun but it’ll fly by before you know it. That’s why you’ll want to ready your dealership staff before the 4th of July weekend hits. Here are a few tips to ensure that your Independence Day weekend goes smoothly.
The Automotive Industry has always leaned heavily on word-of-mouth. Everything from what car to buy to where someone should get their car services, we as vehicle owners have always preferred the suggestions of those who have already experienced it before us. So, where do we go for word-of-mouth in ...
Your sales team is the most important part of your dealership, they are what will set you apart from the other dealerships in the area. Keeping your sales team energetic and motivated is integral to your success. How can you keep them feeling enthusiastic even when times are tough? We want to share ...
Poor, or even a lack of, communication between F&I and the sales desk can have a very negative effect on the bottom line of F&I. You might not realize the extent of the problem if you look at the dealership as a whole but studying each department in turn can reveal the truth. No matter how ...
It's no secret that the acquisition cost of a first-time customer is significantly higher than a second- or third-time customer. So, what is the magic formula for bringing customers back to your dealership again and again? We want to share our top tips to build that relationship and keep customers ...
Pushing out the bottom line of your F&I department can feel like the most difficult thing you've ever done, and a lot of dealership decision makers have more trouble with it than any other aspect of the business. But a little bit of advice can go a very long way, and we're hoping that we can ...
As the times change, so too do the most efficient and effective methods of advertising and spreading your brand across as wide of an area as possible. In our modern era, more conventional advertising methods are quickly taking a back seat to utilizing social media to its fullest extent. With a well ...
Hiring the right Business Manager is a critical part for your dealership. Do they have the experience needed as well as a successful background? Will they be a good fit and work well with the team? Knowing what to ask and what to look for during the interview process will help you make the right ...
A lot of dealerships have a lot more trouble selling products in their service drive than they should. Most of the time, that's because they just send the customers over to F&I and the ball gets dropped, with no sale being made. That can be frustrating for a lot of reasons, but the biggest one ...
Finance and insurance (F&I) specialists are vital to the daily function within a dealership. Your F&I specialist has the flexibility to work with customers, lenders, and other staff members to maintain the quality relationships that keep your dealership running smoothly. With a thorough ...