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NewsNovember 9, 2012

Partnership simplifies BHPH cash payments

The integration of PayNearMe with AutoStar simplifies the way dealers accept cash payments, benefiting both consumers and dealers. Now car repayments can be made with cash in less than 60 seconds at more than 8,600 local, participating 7-Eleven and ACE Cash Express stores nationwide.

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Articlesby Kelly WadlingerNovember 9, 2012

It’s Not Just Fortune that Favors the Bold

Kelly Wadlinger dicusses how she deals with inventory management in the digital age. Kelly has interesting views on how to stay ahead of your competitors with bold moves and full capacity inventory.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonNovember 7, 2012

Uncommon Sense

Legal expert Thomas Hudson points out the important of a "integration clause" to preclude the buyer from later claiming the dealer orally promised to include in the deal the sun, the moon and the stars.

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

CarSoup.com releases Version 1.1 of iPad app

Users of iPads can browse photos of, shop for, or learn more about the car of their dreams with Version 1.1 of the popular and well-reviewed CarSoup.com car shopping app, which will boast 1.3 million vehicles from across the United States.

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

AutoStar Solutions offers free BHPH dealership software

Dealership technology provider AutoStar Solutions is making its popular Fusion Ignite dealer management software system available at no up-front cost to independent dealers in qualifying states. As part of this promotion, dealers will receive a two-user license for the software and will only be required to pay a nominal fee of $5 per transaction. This could result in significant discounts to the Ignite software system, which is regularly valued at more than $1,200 per year.

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Articlesby David Keller, CPA, CFENovember 5, 2012

Internal Control Concerns Over Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Payments

Expert David Keller discusses the importance of security systems and internal control when processing Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments.

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Articlesby Philip BarrasNovember 2, 2012

Applying a “Back to Basics” Philosophy to Your CRM

Expert Philip Barras of Dominion Dealer Solutions discusses how to ramp up sales through the use of your dealership's database. Phil lays out a list of the best CRM practices to energize your database, from using electronic logging systems to conducting a regularly-scheduled save-a-deal review.

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Articlesby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthOctober 29, 2012

Used-Car Success for the Small Franchise

Jennifer Murphy of Auto Dealer Monthly takes a look at how a small used car franchise, Napa Ford, was successful through the use of inventory management tools and online car auctions.

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NewsOctober 24, 2012

Dominion improves service lane prospecting

Dominion Dealer Solutions today announced a new release of its equity alert tool, DealActivator, to further empower automotive dealers to pull in-service customers into the buying market.DealActivator mines the retailer’s database for highly-qualified equity customers from sales and service, delivering data to the dealer daily. Dealers can locate quality inventory at better prices, yielding higher gross and volume.

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Articlesby Mark DuboisOctober 24, 2012

No Silver Bullet Solution to Finding Affordable Vehicle Inventory

Mark Dubois talks about finding affordable vehicle inventory in the buy here pay here (BHPH) industry. Mark discusses networking, advertising, and recycling inventory as a way to keep your vehicle inventory costs low.

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