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Dealer Ops•by Greg Wells•August 22, 2013

How to Keep Associates Motivated After the Training Is Over

Expert offers three keys for coaching staff to follow a new process after the trainer leaves.

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel •August 22, 2013

It’s a Win-Win-Win

Special finance guru breaks down his process for desking a deal that works for you, your customer and the finance company. He also delves into lender relations and more.

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Hudson•August 22, 2013

‘This Lawyer Walks Into the F&I Office …’

The magazine’s legal expert found several common mistakes in the paperwork for his new car, each of which could cause trouble for the dealer.

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Dealer Ops•by David Keller•August 22, 2013

How to Add a New Department

Diversifying your operation can bring new customers, new revenue — and new accounting concerns. The magazine’s resident number cruncher asks the tough questions.

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Fixed Ops•by Paul Potratz•August 22, 2013

Marketing Maintenance

The magazine’s marketing guru lays out a plan for improving your service department’s six customer touchpoints. If followed, the strategy can turn the department into a marketing machine.

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Fixed Ops•by Gregory Arroyo•August 21, 2013

At Your Service

The editor delves into two studies that paint a bleak future for dealership service departments and a third that says vehicle owners are there for the taking.

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Dealer Ops•Cover Story•by Stephanie Forshee•August 21, 2013

Spotting a Fake Online Review

Lawsuits filed by Edmunds and Yelp against firms posting fake reviews serve as another reminder of the high-priced battle review sites are waging to maintain their influence on consumers.

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Fixed Ops•by Stephanie Forshee•August 16, 2013

Serving Up Sales

Terry Longmore was focused on service-department sales long before it became fashionable. That dedication is paying off for Beasley Ford Lincoln, where Longmore’s department is capturing 3 to 5 percent of his store’s sales leads from customers waiting in the service lounge.

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Dealer Ops•Cover Story•by Tariq Kamal•August 15, 2013

Back on the Road

Meet four dealers who are closing deals and driving loyalty by providing a much-needed service to customers who have filed for bankruptcy.

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•August 15, 2013

The Clock is Ticking

Special finance guru offers a time-proven strategy for converting all types of special finance leads.

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