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Articlesby Tony TroussovJuly 8, 2011

Make Online Reputation Management a Priority

Tony Troussov, the general manager of Walser Toyota Scion, covers why dealers should monitor and measure their businesses’ online reputations and suggests how a dealership can begin monitoring and growing the number of positive reviews online.

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Articlesby Kirk ManzoJuly 6, 2011

Six Traits of Top Performers Your F&I Managers Need

Kirk Manzo, F&I trainer and expert, discusses six traits of top-performing salespeople and F&I managers.

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Articlesby Jason EzellJuly 4, 2011

Define Success Metrics to Better Evaluate Data

To properly evaluate data from Internet marketing efforts, industry expert Jason Ezell explains that dealers must first define success metrics for the different types of online marketing.

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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 Greg GoebelJune 29, 2011

The Five Most Common Mistakes Made by Dealers in Special Finance

As the special finance market continues its upswing, dealers are making many of the same mistakes over and over. Special Finance Expert Greg Goebel discusses the most commonly repeated mistakes in the most critical areas of special finance.

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Articlesby Mark DuboisJune 27, 2011

Reconditioning Options for BHPH Dealers

BHPH dealers have different options when it comes to who reconditions their inventory. Mark Dubois, buy here pay here expert, explains how a BHPH dealer who’s also a new car dealer might handle it versus how a BHPH dealer without an existing service facility might handle BHPH reconditioning.

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Articlesby Courtney ColeJune 24, 2011

The Importance of Continuing Education in the Dealership

Dealer Courtney Cole covers the importance of continuing education for auto dealers and their managers, and why it’s a small price to pay to be the best.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJune 22, 2011

Check State Law Before Charging Fees

Attorney Thomas Hudson shares insightful correspondence he had with another lawyer who represents dealers regarding finance charges, TILA, Regulation Z and more.

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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 David Keller, CPA, CFEJune 17, 2011

Who Is Watching the Parts Department?

The parts department is the only department in the dealership that can place an order for almost any type of part and never be questioned about it. CPA David Keller explains why dealers should look at their parts departments to see how it’s really being managed.

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