Consumers Have a Big Problem with Dealers Selling Used Cars with Recalls
When it comes to selling used cars with recalls, dealers seek refuge from scrutiny by turning to fellow dealerships for validation. We’re all doing it — it’s not against the law. Selling a vehicle with an open recall, while legal, is frowned upon by consumers. At what risk to the brand are you willing to go in order to move inventory?
Boost Recall Response Rates with Video
In 2018, owners of 32.7 million vehicles in the U.S. were notified of a mandatory recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and OEMs issued another 14.5 million voluntary recalls. That means one in four vehicles on the road currently have an open recall.
Greet Recalls with a Smile, Rather Than a Grimace
There is no denying recalls create challenges for dealerships. They can throw off your service department scheduling and create friction with customers. The reality, though, is that recalls will continue to happen.
Recall Masters Appoints John Dunning as President
The appointment comes at a time when the recall solutions provider is growing fast and has become a top vendor in the automotive industry.
Carma Project and Toyota Boost Engagement Via Peer-To-Peer Platform to Accelerate Takata Airbag Recall Repairs
Innovative program offers individuals incentives for alerting friends and family about deadly airbags.
Does the Rise in Electric Vehicles Give Birth to a Whole New Set of Recall Problems?
It would be prudent to begin solving issues that come up with the repair of electric vehicles now, rather than wait for mass adoption and an increase in recalls and exploding vehicles. This way you can gain a competitive edge and not be left behind.
Podcast: Using Recalls to Reach Out to Consumers
Chris Miller, president of Recall Masters, joins us to discuss using recalls to reach out to consumers and bring them into your dealership.
Recalls: Turning Problems Into Profits
THE RECALL POOL OEMs have been flooding dealers with recall opportunities and the response is typically one of two different views on this tidal wave: Some see it as a problem while others see the opportunity. For the strategic-minded dealership, it’s a perfectly profitable storm.Viewing the trailing trend and now with three record setting years
If You Think You’re Covered for Safety Recalls – You’re Not
Compliance pressures are increasing, yet safety recall data errors and timing issues continue to challenge dealers to know the safety recall status vehicles they are acquiring, currently have in inventory and those that they have previously sold and serviced. Big Problem Last year saw a record number of recalls, impacting more than 53.2 million vehicles.
Recalls Can Jam Up Your Lot – Are You Covered?
“What’s with all these customer’s cars stacking up out back?” What advice does a risk manager give his clients regarding these ever-increasing recalls? Lately, I find myself fielding calls from clients around the country concerned about how to manage the potential risk they face in selling a vehicle to a retail customer when that vehicle