Xtime's survey of 668 vehicle owners shows that a majority (more than 70%) believe cost estimates are either extremely important or very important when setting appointments. These responses outranked all other factors surveyed, like the availability of transportation options and the option to choose different service advisors, the company stated.
Read More →Today, i3 Brands announced an integration deal that will have its PartProtection system, a point-of-sale platform that allows car dealers to offer service contracts on OEM parts, integrated into Snap-On Business Solution's electronic parts catalog.
Read More →During Ally Financial's second quarter earnings call, company officials said the finance source is moving downstream into the higher risk, higher yield credit tiers and focusing less on the low-risk superprime loans.
Read More →Organizers of the upcoming Compliance Summit have announced that United Development Systems Inc. (UDS)’s Brian Crisorio will lead a panel discussion dedicated to “Easy-to-Implement Processes and Controls” at the 2016 event, which will be held Aug. 29–30 at Paris Las Vegas as part of the annual Industry Summit.
Read More →The average transaction price in July was $34,264, a 2.5% increase from the year-ago period, according to Kelley Blue Book. The firm noted that transaction prices were up for all manufactures, with the exception of Nissan.
Read More →Carfax Snapshot is designed to help consumers shopping on third-party websites make faster buying decisions by putting key vehicle history details — including reported accidents, number of owners, service records, and open recalls — on the search results and vehicle details pages.
Read More →Attendees who register by midnight this Friday, Aug. 5, will enjoy a $100 discount, will be offered accommodations in the event’s exclusive room block, and will be entered into a drawing for one of two $500 gift cards. The three-day event will begin Monday, Aug. 29, at Paris Las Vegas.
Read More →Despite current economic and political uncertainties, the NADA is sticking with its original sales forecast of 17.7 million news cars and light trucks for 2016. The association's chief economist, however, predicted that total sales will drop to 17.1 million units in 2017, noting that most of the pent-up demand from the Great Recession has been satisfied.
Read More →Attorney and compliance expert Michael Maledon will serve as moderator for a panel discussion devoted to rules and regulations at the upcoming Compliance Summit, organizers announced Tuesday.
Read More →Is there a topic you’d like to see addressed at Industry Summit 2016? Submit as many topics as you’d like for a chance to win a free pass to Industry Summit 2016 and a three-night stay at Paris Las Vegas. The contest is being sponsored by IAS as part of the conference’s special Ask Joe session.
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