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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Auctions

Much discussion has taken place about dealers choosing to purchase inventory online rather than travel to auction. Some dealers say they’ll never abandon the traditional auctions; others vow never to ...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Subprime Credit Finance

Not only did overall scores take a plunge, but the number of providers who were rated as above-average dropped from six last year to only four...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Prime Credit Finance Non-Captive

BB&T made its first appearance at the awards this year, announcing it’s presence with authority by going straight for the top, grabbing the Diamond Award. The score of 137.4 was ...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Prime Credit Finance Captive

Dealers have felt the significant credit tightening at all ends of the market. Additionally, many dealers have experienced a substantial loss of available retail financing sources – especially independent dealers, some of whom have found no place else to turn. The volatility in the market has shown ...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Special Finance Leads

Providers in this category were faced with a two-pronged issue this year. While always somewhat concerned about lead quality, dealers began examining their special finance leads under a microscope, not looking at their cost per lead nearly as much as their cost per sale...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Used Vehicle Internet Leads

There was no one new in this neighborhood, but there were a few address changes. After missing the top spot for the last two years, eBay Motors reclaimed the

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

New Vehicle Internet Leads

Voting is this category is always heavy. One might expect that since the new car market had one of its worst years ever in 2008, dealer frustration would drive ...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Internet Trainer

Now in its second year, the category group average saw an increase of more than 13 points. Dealers are becoming more and more aware of how powerful the Internet can be as a tool for increasing their market reach, driving dealership ...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Sales Trainer

Oftentimes, when dealers begin cutting costs, they reduce their training budget. This tendency was reflected by the decrease in the overall number of respondents rating trainers this year. However, many dealers recognize the value of consistent training and ...

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Dealer Opsby StaffJune 1, 2009

F&I Trainers

Compliance is an issue never to be ignored, and dealers want to know they can trust and rely on their trainers to help them avoid litigation. For five years now, two providers have remained ...

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