Tag: dealership
Did the pandemic shorten the path to a more transactional dealership...
Covid-19 hit like a shock wave in March 2020, shutting down dealerships, impelling them to adopt digital retailing (DR) as a low-touch transaction alternative...
TrueCar forecasts 36% sales increase for May
Even though supply chain issues and parts shortages continue to plague the automotive industry, sales seem to be doing quite well. TrueCar has released...
The EV ‘low cost of operation’ promise means service loyalty is...
On May 19, Ford unveiled the fully-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck and amassed 45,000 reservations within two days. A few days later on May 24, a...
Things to consider when hiring an inexperienced F&I manager
Staffing the F&I department can be a tricky minefield to navigate. Do you hire from within and train someone up from sales or do...
Can you keep customers from feeling ‘ripped off’ in the hot...
Post-pandemic car buying is on fire right now. Cox Automotive estimated that April 2021’s used car SAAR was 41.0 million, climbing by a half-million...
How auto retailers can deal with the CDC guidelines on mask...
As more residents in the United States are vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC updates guidelines for participating in routine activities and mask usage. As...
How to combat catalytic converter theft
Car owners and dealership personnel alike are finding out just how popular catalytic thefts are becoming. In recent months, engines are started to discover...
Opportunities for fixed ops to take advantage of vehicle shortages
Car dealerships are taking a hit with the chip shortage problem, leaving many to wonder how they can still make a profit when the...
Ed Morse Automotive Group acquires four dealerships in Missouri
The Ed Morse Automotive Group is continuing to expand, announcing last week that it has broken into the Missouri market with the acquisition of...
How dealers can use vehicle history reports to make the sale
Vehicle history reports (VHR) serve as a window into a car’s past for any potential buyer and for dealerships. The reports can provide a...