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Training•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•September 26, 2012

Overcoming Used Vehicle Acquisition Challenges

Four dealers from across the country shared with Auto Dealer Monthly their insights on today’s market and some of their strategies for overcoming the inevitable challenges of used vehicle acquisition.

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Dealer Ops•by Kirk Manzo•September 24, 2012

Influence is The Key to Cooperation

Author Kirk Manzo discusses how developing relationships and becoming a more influential person can positively impact all aspects of a dealer's operation, from departmental cooperation to customer relations.

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Dealer Ops•by Courtney Cole•September 21, 2012

Same is Lame

How can you give customers a reason to choose your dealership over the other dealerships in the surrounding area? Courtney Cole, co-owner of Hare Chevrolet, looks at three areas where dealers can differentiate themselves from the competition.

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Dealer Ops•by Kimberly Long•September 19, 2012

Express Auto Emphasizes the R in CRM

Customer relationship management can be particularly challenging for buy here pay here dealers. Express Auto has tackled this challenge by focusing on building relationships with its customers through mutual trust and respect.

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Digital•by Paul Potratz•September 14, 2012

Does My Butt Look Fat In These Jeans?

Advertising and marketing expert Paul Potratz explains how shopping for jeans is like shopping for a car and walks through each step of the process, relating it to how car shoppers come into contact with dealerships online and in person.

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Training•by ADM•September 12, 2012

2012 Independent Dealers of the Year

Since 2006, Auto Dealer Monthly has annually recognized the Top 50 Independent Dealers. Auto Dealer Monthly and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, sponsor of this year’s awards, are honored to recognize the excellent efforts of the Top 50 Independent Dealers of 2012 as well as the 2012 Independent Dealers of the Year.

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Fixed Ops•by Don Reed•September 10, 2012

Since When is Selling a Bad Thing?

Service expert Don Reed has observed that dealers are reluctant to push for greater sales in fixed ops. Here he looks at the cost of that reluctance.

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Dealer Ops•by Brian Barfield•September 7, 2012

Check Mate: Selling an Analytical Customer

Author Brian Barfield discusses a few things to keep in mind when trying to sell an analytical customer.

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•September 5, 2012

How a Helium Tank Could Help Your Special Finance Department

Perhaps the most important step in the special finance sales process is to identify the SF customer at the onset of the sale, before they are shown a vehicle. Special Finance Expert Greg Goebel offers details about this crucial process.

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Hudson•August 31, 2012

You Should Not Be in the BHPH Business If …

A few words of caution from attorney Tom Hudson: if you fit any of these descriptions, you shouldn't be in the BHPH business.

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