Manheim policymakers believe predictable pricing will persuade more dealers to take advantage of post-auction inspections after buying in-lane, at a physical sale, or through digital channels.
An Ally/Harris survey of U.S. consumers found only 21% had purchased a vehicle service contract, propelling their average five-year maintenance and repair costs to nearly $2,000.
Mazda has attempted to cancel its franchise agreement with a Texas dealer for failing to complete Takata airbag recall orders. The matter will be decided in a hearing ordered by state regulators.
Manufacturers can’t resist any opportunity to put their hand in the dealer’s wallet, but a recent lawsuit proves the consequences of any incursion on your factory’s business can be dire.
A former dealership employee was accused of systematically scrapping nearly $250,000 worth of catalytic converters and selling them to a recycling center for pennies on the dollar.
A new integration between Auto/Mate Dealership System and Armatus Dealer Upfit was designed to boost warranty parts gross profits for auto dealers using Auto/Mate’s DMS.
Vehicle subscription services are gaining momentum, forcing dealers and OEMs to adjust to a new way of selling and servicing cars. Expert offers five likely outcomes and how you can capitalize.
Affinitiv has released ‘Razor and Razor Blade Model,’ a new whitepaper designed to offer guidance to dealers concerned about sustaining profitability while sales and front-end margins decline.
NIADA has added service department finance source EasyPay Finance as a national member benefit partner.
Manheim has launched an apprentice program designed to address the nationwide shortage of skilled auto technicians.
