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Kimberly Long

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Articlesby Kimberly LongNovember 4, 2011

Serving the Right Mix of F&I Products

Achieving the right balance of products to sell in a dealership’s F&I office can take some time and periodic tweaking of the menu. Here’s a look at some of the products dealers can consider including on their F&I menus to allow the most opportunities for profit.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongJuly 1, 2011

Building Sales in the Service Department

The service department can become a profit machine with the right tools, processes and training. The use of maintenance menus and inspection checklists is a great place to start to focus on effective upselling.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongJune 20, 2011

Jerry Seiner Chevrolet Boasts Robust Wholesale Parts Business

At Jerry Seiner Chevrolet in Salt Lake City, Utah, the parts department has been cultivated to a level of success not seen by many, thanks in no small part to its wholesale operation. The department sells $1.6 to $1.7 million in parts each month.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongJune 8, 2011

Dealers Put Groupon to the Test in Fixed Operations

Five dealers explain how they used Groupon to drive service and fixed operations traffic.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongJune 3, 2011

The Importance of Mobile Websites for Dealerships

Does a dealership really need a website optimized for mobile devices? The short answer is yes. Author Kimberly Long offers perspectives from both dealership personnel and technology providers on the benefits of having a mobile website.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongJune 3, 2011

Incorporating QR Codes into Dealership Marketing

QR, or quick response, codes represent fairly new technology, and their potential applications within the dealership are still being explored. Author Kimberly Long presents a brief look at using QR codes in the dealership.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongMay 20, 2011

Take Control of Your CRM

Author Kimberly Long chronicles how four auto dealers got their customer relationship management efforts under control by implementing new processes, holding employees accountable, and continually tweaking their strategy to stay on track and up to date with technological changes.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongFebruary 25, 2011

Don Wood Automotive Expands Digital Footprint with Online Parts Sales

In southeast Ohio, the Don Wood Automotive is building a nationwide Web presence for its parts and accessories business. Learn about Dealer Jeff Wood’s strategy to further build his Internet empire, which currently encompasses 39 URLs, and his online parts and accessories business.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongJanuary 12, 2011

2010 Auto Finance Survey

Details of Auto Dealer Monthly’s 2010 Auto Finance Survey are revealed.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongDecember 31, 2010

The Equation for Successful BHPH Collections

A number of factors figure into the equation for successful collections. Auto Dealer Monthly spoke to several BHPH professionals for their insights on issues like personnel, training and use of GPS and starter interrupt devices.

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