In the last decade, the roles and responsibilities of business managers have evolved exponentially. This growth is because of technological advancements, legislation, and changing customer expectations. Business managers should not only change with the times, but it's imperative that they harness ...

There is nothing worse than a pushy dealership. Customers come in to buy a car and they want to know that the dealership is looking out for them. If the presentation of F&I products is too high pressure, a customer can walk away feeling as though they were taken advantage of.

Every dealership needs to have protocols that are to be followed. Sales team members need to be aware of dealership compliance due to the legal requirements of disclosing all information. Further, it should be a fireable offense in the event that a team member fails to maintain dealership ...

Every dealership wants to be more successful. Much of this has to do with the personnel. While the inventory, the pricing, and the showroom have an impact on success too, it is all for nothing if the sales team doesn't know what they are doing – and cannot put the customer’s needs first. This is ...

Neglecting to provide current automotive F&I training in your dealership can lead to serious legal issues and lost customers. The F&I department is a crucial position because they are in charge of multiple issues such as working with the sales force, negotiating with banks and ensuring ...

Yes, it could. When you own a business, there are a few things that you can skimp on- the cheap coffee for the waiting room, the discount receptionist desk, and even the low-quality paper that you use in your copier. One thing you should never be stingy with is training. It is important that your ...

The sales team of a dealership is the primary connection between the customer and the location. This means that the sales team needs to be educated on all that is being offered and all that needs to be disclosed to the customer. Mandatory automotive F&I training can take care of this in its ...

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 ...

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 ...