It’s Not Just Fortune that Favors the Bold
Kelly Wadlinger dicusses how she deals with inventory management in the digital age. Kelly has interesting views on how to stay ahead of your competitors with bold moves and full capacity inventory.
Kelly Wadlinger dicusses how she deals with inventory management in the digital age. Kelly has interesting views on how to stay ahead of your competitors with bold moves and full capacity inventory.
Legal expert Thomas Hudson points out the important of a "integration clause" to preclude the buyer from later claiming the dealer orally promised to include in the deal the sun, the moon and the stars.
Expert David Keller discusses the importance of security systems and internal control when processing Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments.
Expert, Ali Amirrezvani of DealerOn, discusses how to use digital marketing strategies to effectively manage and accelerate the turn rate of your inventory. Ali teaches you how to harness the power of your website to help move both your new and old inventory.
Jennifer Murphy of Auto Dealer Monthly takes a look at how a small used car franchise, Napa Ford, was successful through the use of inventory management tools and online car auctions.
Kimberly Long, editor at Auto Dealer Monthly, discusses how to tackle your inventory management process to make your dealership successful. Kimberly compares different management techniques ranging from inventory management tools to use of technology to help your dealership maximize it's ROI.
Jim Radogna, President of Dealer Compliance Consultants, discusses what vehicle conditions and history reports you should disclose to your customers. Jim also talks about how to determine if the vehicle you're selling should be classified as new or used.
While customer service is necessary to close the sale, it is even more important in building loyalty and retention. Author Brad Nierenberg offers five ideas to help dealers develop customer service that goes above and beyond consumer expectations.
Attorney Tom Hudson discusses why the practice of writing multiple contracts on the same deal is bad news and can cause dealers to run afoul of the federal Truth in Lending Act.
Brian Barfield, founder of Modern Day Selling, closes out his series on the four basic customer types by focusing on the main goal: creating the simple-minded customer.
Author and CPA Dave Keller examines the best way to increase profitability in the parts and service departments.
Four dealers from across the country shared with Auto Dealer Monthly their insights on today’s market and some of their strategies for overcoming the inevitable challenges of used vehicle acquisition.
How can you give customers a reason to choose your dealership over the other dealerships in the surrounding area? Courtney Cole, co-owner of Hare Chevrolet, looks at three areas where dealers can differentiate themselves from the competition.
Advertising and marketing expert Paul Potratz explains how shopping for jeans is like shopping for a car and walks through each step of the process, relating it to how car shoppers come into contact with dealerships online and in person.
Since 2006, Auto Dealer Monthly has annually recognized the Top 50 Independent Dealers. Auto Dealer Monthly and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, sponsor of this year’s awards, are honored to recognize the excellent efforts of the Top 50 Independent Dealers of 2012 as well as the 2012 Independent Dealers of the Year.
