There are so many different dealership compliance laws -- and there seem to be new ones every day -- that it may feel overwhelming to try to keep up with all of them. However, as much of a pain it may be to try to keep up with all the dealership compliance laws, it's an absolute necessity in order ...

There are more than a few people who wonder about the necessity of vehicle service agreements, so in this blog post, we're going to discuss what it is and why it's necessary for your customers. Many of your customers may be wondering if it's important to get...and you need to tell them why they ...

Automotive dealership compliance is a vast topic, yet integral to running a successful dealership. While it may be impossible to commit all of the regulations, laws, and rules to memory, it's important to have quick access to compliance resources. The most efficient resource for an automotive ...

Your marketing department draws plenty of customers and you have a spectacular sales team, obtaining customers who are ready to buy, not just any car, but the car. That is, the one they're willing to make payments on for the next five years or so. The one that their teen will learn to drive in. The ...

Missing sells on vehicle service agreements can really add up if a dealership is not focused on actively promoting them. From customers who are interested in obtaining service agreements to the customer who doesn't realize yet that they need one, opportunities are ripe for the picking for the ...

The automotive industry is facing a dramatic demographic change. Millennials, those buyers who are 20 to 35 years of age, are predicted to become the largest, most important group of auto buyers within the next decade. Millennials have more information-gathering tools and better research skills ...

The F&I Department is one of the key sources of profits for many successful dealerships. Implementing F&I training and focus throughout your entire dealership can dramatically change the way your dealership functions. Ward's Auto provides some great insight into how instilling F&I into ...

Vehicle service agreements are an essential income stream for any dealership and they provide the protection your customers may need in the future. So, why do so many dealerships struggle to get their customers on board with a vehicle service contract after they purchase their vehicle?

Although the business of auto dealers is selling cars, the worst kept secret is that F&I products provide the best margin in the industry. Dealers that maximize these products do much better financially. However, they have to be sure to meet all of the compliance standards or it could come back ...

Your dealership needs to be profitable to survive. You and your staff know this better than anyone. So, how can you continually increase profits while ensuring that your staff are conducting themselves professionally and legally? We've seen it all throughout our long relationships with dealerships. ...