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Practical articles for dealership teams on the service drive, the sales floor and in the F&I office.

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Consider Life Stages to Understand the Female Consumer

Editor's note: This is the second in a series, entitled "The Decision Maker." Without a thorough understanding of the female consumer, you won't be able to personalize and tailor the experience you…

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The Real Cost of “Maybe Later”

In the automotive service industry, the workday is typically full - from bell to bell. Daily tasks involve stressful situations such as dealing with irate customers, working through scheduling…

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Save $50k Per Year by Holding onto One Good Employee

In the automotive industry, like any other, replacing good staff is a problem. The 2017 NADA Workforce Study indicates the total employee turnover in dealerships increased year over year by 3 points…

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The Impact of Financial Services on Retention

If you’re a veteran of the car business then you understand that customers expect and prepare for the experience of dealing with the finance manager. For most, it’s nothing more than a necessary evil…

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