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Compliance•by Jaklyn Wrigley•April 19, 2019

DOL Investigations and Employing Minors in Dealership Service Departments

A shortage of qualified lube techs is no reason to ignore the strict — and strictly enforced — Department of Labor rules governing the employment of your youngest workers.

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Compliance•by Max Zanan•April 15, 2019

4 Compliance Mistakes Every Dealer Makes Once

Expert lists four surprisingly common — but easily avoidable — errors and omissions dealer principals commit along the road to front-end compliance.

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Digital•by Jenn Reid•April 8, 2019

Opinion: Early Identification Improves the Customer Journey

Dealer software expert identifies targeted marketing as a space to watch in 2019 as retailers and finance sources seek out and invest in new ways to engage down-funnel shoppers.

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Digital•by Bob George•April 4, 2019

5 Steps to Bring Your Dealer Website Up to Code

Whip your website into shape with this rundown of five mission-critical performance standards and personalization tools every dealer needs to compete on any platform.

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Dealer Ops•by Jim Leman•March 29, 2019

3 Ways to Ensure Wholesale Sourcing Dependability

Accelerate turn and maximize gross profit by stocking smarter, identifying your fastest-moving units, and testing new digital tools designed to drive efficiency throughout your used-car operation.

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Opinion•by Dave Worrall•March 28, 2019

Why VSCs and PPM Work for the Modern Car Buyer

Despite rampant misinformation surrounding F&I products, a survey of U.S. car buyers and lessees proves the need for service contracts and prepaid maintenance is there. You just have to offer them.

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Compliance•by Tom Hudson•March 28, 2019

Disclaiming Warranties? Do It Right!

A Pennsylvania case proves the dealer’s choice of words can make or break a consumer’s claim resulting from the mechanical failure of a vehicle sold ‘as is.’

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Training•by Tariq Kamal•March 20, 2019

Q&A: Academia Is the Bridge to the Millennial Workforce

Phil Hellstrom believes work/study programs can help dealers keep their best people on staff while raising the automotive industry’s profile in a near-zero-unemployment job market.

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Compliance•by Tariq Kamal•March 18, 2019

Q&A: Car Fraud Puts Dealers on the Hook

Famed car fraud attorney Bruce Shaw says the courts show no mercy to dealers who resell counterfeit units and shares hard-won advice for spotting sophisticated fakes and avoiding costly lawsuits.

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Dealer Ops•by Eric Lawrence•March 11, 2019

How to Take a Motorcycle or RV on Trade

Any trade-in that closes a new-vehicle deal should at least be considered, but a little education and common sense can prevent a lot of heartbreak.

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