The Road to ROI with F&I

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." These Abraham Lincoln words still vibrate in the minds of those who have sold themselves over to win. Every sales manager or any other business executive overseeing a sales team understands that preparation is necessary for success. Therefore, they spend time sharpening their teams to achieve stellar results.

Business practices are rapidly changing, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. As Americans pull together, our country's industry leaders are working together to figure out how to reorganize and reshape business practices. 

The two most important aspects to think about when purchasing a motor vehicle is how you will finance it and how you will insure it. The F&I Business Manager comes in handy when your customers have decided to purchase a certain car. They are the person customers are handed to by the sales department, and their responsibility is explaining to them the available financing options and how each works.  The characters of the Business Manager, therefore, determine whether a deal will go through or fall through at the last minute. Here are the qualities which make an excellent F&I Business Manager.

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 decision in choosing your new F&I manager.

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 knowledge of all products and compliance laws, F&I specialists also help maintain the high ethical standards expected of your dealership.

There are a lot of problems you can run into when running a dealership, but one of the most prevalent is the constant struggle to increase your profit margins. There are a few key things that you should look out for when selecting an F&I Vendor.

The chances for wear & tear in car leasing is greater than ever as more people depend on their vehicles for everything. Some of your leasing customers are perhaps business travelers or those who just want to travel for leisure. Even local drivers can end up experiencing wear on their cars faster than expected.

There's no doubt, F&I managers have plenty to do. In between closing deals and boosting profits, they're responsible to ensure that everything is done in compliance with federal regulations. And the pressure is taking a toll.