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Articlesby Kimberly LongJanuary 20, 2012

Grappone Automotive’s Developing BDC

Over the course of about seven years, Grappone Automotive’s business development center has evolved into a centralized operation that is responsible for 50 percent of the dealership’s monthly sales.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2012

ResponseLogix and Dominion Dealer Solutions Partner to Deliver Robust Lead-Management and CRM Solution to US Automobile Dealers

ResponseLogix, Inc., and Dominion Dealer Solutions today announced a technology partnership that will provide auto dealers using both the ResponseLogix and Dominion Dealer Solutions more than a dozen synchronized functions designed to simplify and streamline the dealer’s user experience.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2012

DealerTrack Debuts Dynamic SmartFind Online Inventory Search Solution

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today introduced SmartFind, a new cutting-edge online inventory search and comparison solution tied to actual dealer inventory for automotive manufacturers, portals, technology providers and dealers.

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Articlesby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthJanuary 18, 2012

2011 Auto Finance Survey Results

This year marks the eighth annual Auto Finance Survey administered by Auto Dealer Monthly, and many positives were found in the results.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

RedBumper Introduces SmartLot at NADA 2012

RedBumper, a new breed automotive inventory management company, today announced that it will unveil SmartLot at the 2012 NADA & ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2012

I.D. Thieves Targeting Repair Orders to Scam Dealership Customers

Automotive Compliance Consultants, the only dealership-exclusive compliance experts in the auto industry, cautions dealership service departments not to place vehicle repair orders where camera phone-equipped identity thieves can capture customer information from them.

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Articlesby Brent CarmichaelJanuary 12, 2012

Deal Structures That Make Sense For Everybody Reduce Risk and Increase Reward

In the buy here pay here business, deal structure must be sound, which means it makes sense for the dealer and the customer. Brent Carmichael, BHPH expert, explains the components that make up deal structure—term, payment, interest rate, back-end products, and vehicle.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2012

DataOne Software Releases Enhanced VIN Decoder API Web Service

DataOne Software, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions and a leading provider of vehicle content and automotive data solutions, announced today it has released a completely redesigned version of its VIN Decoder API as part of its Web Services.

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Articlesby Tony TroussovJanuary 10, 2012

Five Ways to Turbo-charge Your F&I Team

Trainer and former dealership GM Tony Troussov discusses ways to improve the F&I process to increase profits, customer retention and satisfaction.

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Articlesby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthJanuary 6, 2012

Sharpnack Chevrolet Buick’s Second Attempt at Special Finance Proves Successful

Having the wrong person in charge of special finance can cause everyone problems, which is a lesson Sharpnack Chevrolet Buick in Willard, Ohio, learned the hard way. Fortunately, the dealership now has the right person in charge—Mike Mandato, special finance manager.

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