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Dealership CRM insights and sales growth ideas

Aug 17, 2016

How to Stay Compliant with the FTC Used Car Rule

Do you have a Buyers Guide displayed in the window of each used vehicle on your dealership lot? If you don’t, you could be breaking the FTC Used Car Rule. Do you sell more than five used vehicles in a 12-month period? If so, there’s an important compliance rule you’ve hopefully been following — if […]

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Aug 15, 2016

5 Dealership Hiring Practices That Are Bad for Business

In your auto dealership, hiring the right people should always be a top priority You’ve spent a ton of money on advertising, getting the best inventory, and upgrading your dealership’s interior design. These are all things you thought would bring your business to the next level — so why does it feel like you’re just […]

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Aug 10, 2016

How the Magnuson Moss Act Affects Your Dealership Warranties

You need to know your obligations to the consumer and when you must honor their warranty in your auto dealership. Working in an auto dealership, you’ve hopefully already done your homework when it comes to the Magnuson Moss Act — informally known as the Federal Lemon Law. The purpose of the Act is to ensure […]

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Jul 27, 2016

6 Auto Sales Motivational Videos to Save a Sales Team

Sales motivational videos can help put that spark back in your salespeople when it seems like nothing else will work. Maintaining motivation in the workplace is a challenge, regardless of your industry or position. But when your sales team loses motivation — and can’t seem to find it, no matter what you do — everyone […]

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Jul 25, 2016

The Disposal Rule: A FACTA Summary for Auto Dealers

This FACTA summary of the Disposal Rule will ensure your dealership is compliant and your customers’ identities are protected. After spending a great deal of time with a prospect, it’s finally time: she’s decided she wants to buy the Jeep Liberty on your lot — and you’re the salesperson who is going to make it […]

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Jul 20, 2016

The Federal Lemon Law: How Well Does Your Dealership Understand the Rules?

Only dealership customers with warranties are protected under the Federal Lemon Law. You undoubtedly take a lot of pride in your dealership and the inventory you offer. However, whenever you are selling cars — especially used cars — no matter how careful you are about choosing them, there’s a chance they could be destined for […]

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Jul 18, 2016

5 Auto Showroom Design Ideas That Sell More Cars

In an auto showroom, design is a key factor that can make or break your entire sales process. You’ve spent a lot of time and money building a formidable sales team at your auto dealership — after all, these are the people who are making you money. If salespeople have been your primary and constant […]

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Jul 11, 2016

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Compliance and the Auto Industry

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act compliance for auto dealers includes a focus on protecting the privacy of consumers. Let’s face it: You may run one of the top automotive dealerships in your area, but if you aren’t prioritizing compliance and keeping up with industry regulations, you won’t be in business much longer. One of the many standards you […]

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Jul 8, 2016

How to Get the Best Car Dealership Ratings Online

Unless your car dealership ratings are five stars across the board, you can’t afford to ignore these tips for improving online reviews. Your auto dealership seems to be well-liked within your community — after all, you receive great feedback in person all the time, and most of your new customers are referred by past buyers. But […]

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Jul 6, 2016

15 KPI’s for Evaluating a Newly Hired Auto Dealership Manager

You may think you’ve hired the right dealership manager to lead your sales team, but if you set measurable goals, you’ll know for certain. Hiring a new sales manager for your auto dealership isn’t a process to take lightly. The individual you choose will run your entire sales department — not just managing and training the […]

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