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Training•by Aaron Filipi•March 6, 2019

Opinion: Let’s Put an End to the Industry Death March

Those of us who actually work in dealerships can and should get serious about countering the rhetoric spouted on college campuses and elsewhere that says there’s no future in the car business.

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Compliance•by Tom Hudson•February 27, 2019

Impatient Consumer Loses Right to Revoke Acceptance of RV

Hudson recounts a case that was decided in an Illinois dealer’s favor and tested the limits of the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Uniform Commercial Code.

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Digital•by Ryan Cassirer•February 25, 2019

You Have 8 Seconds to Impress Me

Dwindling consumer attention spans have compelled many retailers to make their marketing messages faster and louder. Smart dealers use their first eight seconds to make a lasting impression.

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Digital•by Jim Maxim Jr.•February 20, 2019

Stop Onboarding Technology Into the Obsolete

Systems expert makes the case for adopting electronic menu, rating, and contracting capabilities to make life easier for front-end staff, eliminate pointless inefficiencies, and reduce unforced errors.

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Dealer Ops•by Tariq Kamal•February 18, 2019

Q&A: You Call This a Refund?

New IRS rules have sparked a downward trend in refund amounts, threatening the loss of an annual catalyst for used-car sales.

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Training•by Jesse Johnson•February 13, 2019

Break Down the Old Dealership Mentality

F&I pro urges dealers to let your competitors beat up, wear down, and abandon customers while you deliver a buying experience that drives loyalty with a focus on communication, accountability, and teamwork.

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Dealer Ops•Cover Story•by Marc Spizzirri•February 11, 2019

Is It Time to Sell My Dealership?

Former dealer opens up about the sale of his auto group and urges colleagues to consider the transactional demands of a sale and the emotional impact of unwinding yourself from the business you have built.

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Compliance•by Jim Ganther•February 4, 2019

Deregulation and the Dealer

Get up to speed with a five-minute review of the Trump administration’s efforts to make life easier for auto dealers and other business owners.

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Digital•by Natalie Born•January 18, 2019

The Antidote to a Down Market May Surprise You

Dealers who invest in AI- and ML-powered digital marketing solutions today will reap the rewards of active-shopper targeting and engagement when the market constricts.

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Compliance•by Tom Hudson•January 14, 2019

Just How Good Are Those Predictions Anyway?

Hudson scores four sets of predictions made by carlaw practitioners at the end of 2017 — including his own.

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