When you’ve spent as many years as I have in the automotive industry trenches, you learn one simple truth: success in this business isn’t just about having the right inventory on the lot—it’s also about having the right processes, people, and partnerships in place. One crucial aspect of this is ...
Integrating Non-Traditional F&I Products: A Strategic Advantage In the competitive and ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, dealerships must constantly seek innovative ways to enhance profitability while simultaneously improving customer satisfaction. Traditionally, F&I ...
Navigating the complexities of reinsurance and wealth management can be overwhelming, especially when your primary focus as a dealer is ensuring that your F&I products align seamlessly with your financial objectives. The decisions you make regarding these products directly influence the ...
Bringing the limited warranty business in-house offers dealers numerous advantages, ranging from financial benefits to enhanced customer satisfaction. By implementing and managing your own limited warranty and having an administrator adjudicate claims, you gain complete control over the process. ...
Dealer Reinsurance Insights Dealer reinsurance provides a distinct pathway for dealers to participate in the underwriting profits and investment returns of the F&I products sold in their stores. Reinsurance companies operate autonomously from the dealership, each having its unique set of goals ...
In 1988, the renowned mega automobile dealer, Carl Sewell, penned an influential book titled ‘Customers for Life’. Within its pages, he emphasized 10 vital commandments for cultivating lifelong customers. Of these tenets, Sewell’s third commandment shone brightly, emphasizing, “under-promise, and ...
One of the most frequently asked questions is how do we increase F&I sales, while providing customers with top quality products they need? The value of traditional F&I products is indisputable, and those products are part of the sales process for many dealers. There are, however, other ...
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.