by Jason Barrie One in three Americans would rather go to the DMV, do their taxes or sit in the middle airplane seat than go through the process of buying a car. Less than 1%…
Drive to Success: Dealership Sales Strategy
The way consumers buy vehicles is changing. And, dealerships are finding new ways to adjust to their customers’ shifting preferences. Through an increased focus on digital sales, social media, and community involvement, dealerships are…
Why Using an Efficient DMS is so Important
In a world of modern metrics, efficiency is everything. Finding advantages where they were previously lacking and implementing those advantages before they become the norm is standard in pro sports, business, and most definitely…
CBA Live: The Time for eContracting is Now
Andy Mayers, Dealertrack Lender Solutions strategist, recently participated in a panel discussion at retail banking industry event CBA Live. The conversation focused on dealer motivations, eContracting, operational efficiencies and internal dealer issues. From the…
Drive to Success: Making a Technology Switch
Becoming a more efficient dealership may mean implementing better technology. Modern technology can improve dealership functions dramatically. However, preparation and training can make the technology switch flow smoother. 1- Help Your Dealership Prepare…
Keeping Aftermarket Products In Line: F&I Compliance Tip
Aftermarket products are important to dealerships’ bottom line. Recent NADA research has shown that 50 percent of profits for the average dealership come from the sale of aftermarket products. A majority of these profits…
How to Maintain Bottom Line in a Slowing Industry
The ups and downs of the auto industry are a rollercoaster of emotions, business flow, and balance sheets. From year to year, and even month to month, your financials can fluctuate depending on a…
Drive to Success: Efficient Technology
Technology can be extremely helpful in guiding your dealership to success. However, you should make sure the technology you implement at your dealership aligns with your dealership strategy. Technology will make your dealership more…
How to Bring your DMS into your Dealership Strategy
A business strategy is a company’s high-level plan for executing on its vision. Many businesses, including most automotive dealerships, know what they want to achieve, but don’t have a plan for how to get…
Monitor Dealership Activity: F&I Compliance Tip
One of the biggest threats to dealership compliance is inside the showroom. That’s right: your employees. Some studies claim that a majority of data breaches are caused by workers, a sobering statistic that may…
Drive to Success: Hiring Female Staff
Women are underrepresented in the automotive industry and turnover rates among women employees are very high at dealerships. Your dealership can benefit greatly from hiring and retaining female employees. 1- Attract, Hire, and…
Was your DMS built for the Digital Age?
Every home has a drawer filled with old technology—remote controls, flip phones, charging cords, solar calculators, and compact discs. These items were built for another age and are no longer suited to provide any…
