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3 Sales-Killing Words

F&I expert identifies three words producers need to avoid at all costs when working with customers. Find out what they are and what words you should use instead.

Putting Up A Fight

The industry continues to emerge from the Great Recession, but dealer-protection bills approved in New Hampshire and Colorado prove that not everything is getting back to normal.

Failure To Sign

Thomas B. Hudson is a partner in the law firm of Hudson Cook LLP. 
THudson@AutoDealerMonthly.com

A Georgia dealer dodged a legal bullet after management failed to sign a document, but there was no escaping the cost of defending the matter in court.

Check The Stubs

Greg Goebel is the CEO of Used Car University LLC. GoebelG@AutoDealerMonthly.com

Fraudulent paystubs are a serious threat to your dealership and the trust you’ve built with your finance companies.

The Diesel-Powered Dealer

Auburn (Wash.) Volkswagen's Matthew Welch is fiercely loyal to his customers, his staff and the VW brand. He's also a tireless advocate of diesel powerplants.

Data-Driven Sales

The magazine’s back-page columnist lays out a plan for getting customers to pull the trigger on a new car. All it takes is a little tech and the right data.

On the Go

Mobile CRM can allow salespeople to access key data without ever having to leave the customer’s side. Managers can use the same technology to keep their employees in line, even when they are out of the office. But legal experts say that both conveniences can be areas for concern.