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Decision made regarding the Vehicle Shopping Rule – now what?

Check out five key takeaways from the Vehicle Shopping Rule to keep your dealership safe from FTC enforcement actions.

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NADA 2025: Working in a Winter Wonderland

This year's show proved that the auto industry can handle anything. If you couldn't make it, find out what happened in the Reynolds booth.

The Future of Variable Ops with Experts at NADA 2025

Explore how AI is transforming variable operations in automotive retailing with insights from NADA 2025. Learn about efficiency, profitability, and fraud prevention from industry leaders.

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3 Features to Look for in a Service Retention Program

As new vehicle sales level off, the pressure to increase service business will intensify. Bringing back current customers for regular maintenance and additional services is vital to

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Accessory Myth: “Pre-loading is enough for us.”

Our fifth and final accessory myth is a major deterrent when it comes to setting up an accessory department… “I don’t need to sell accessories; we

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Quiz: What’s missing from your service game?

Service is a profit center, that’s old news. But where are you missing potential profit in service? Take the quiz below to see where your

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The 3 E’s of easy payment options.

In my previous article about modern payments, I stressed how important it is to give customers payment options, because that’s what they want. Now, let’s focus

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“…But your website says you still have the car?”

According to NADA Data, dealerships spend an average of $321,001 annually on internet advertising. With that price tag, how often are you spending money on

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Clean Up Repair Orders to Avoid Problems

You have hundreds, maybe even thousands, of repair orders (ROs) moving through the service department each month. It’s possible some have slipped through the cracks

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Dealership Stickiness: Atmosphere Keeps Them Coming Back

In my first two articles about dealership stickiness, we explored how dealerships can deliver a five-star customer experience by providing a great first impression and superior customer service.