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Big and Small

This month’s collection proves that concept and custom cars come in all shapes and sizes.

The Cost of Compliance

A new study found that U.S. dealers spend more than $3 billion per year to keep up with federal regulations, but the total cost of compliance is undoubtedly much higher.

Biweekly Blowup

An FTC probe and an NADA memo inspired a fierce debate and thrust biweekly payment plans into the spotlight.

Taking Back Sundays

A bill introduced by State Sen. Jim Oberweis would have lifted the ban on Sunday sales in Illinois. The bill failed to make its way through the most recent session of the state assembly.

Car dealers in Illinois are the latest group to battle legislators to keep laws banning Sunday sales in place. Now that the FTC has stepped in, the debate is poised to go national.

Your BDC Pay Plan

To properly compensate your business development center, you must set expectations for your manager and agents and design a pay plan that will motivate and reward them.

Expect Perfection

Successful dealers lead by example. Strive for perfection and expect the same from your sales and finance teams.