Dealers Need the Right Tools to Compete in a New Sales World
“When I started working in auto sales in 2008,” said Chip Alvey, eCommerce director at Oxmoor Auto Group, “we used to get our leads via fax. Can you believe that? A fax.”
My, how things have changed. Ten years later, Oxmoor has retired the fax and now equips its staff with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence to ensure they acquire the best leads and are presenting their consumers with timely and relevant information.
Confident Financial Solutions Adds New Auto Repair Financing Option Fueled by WebBank
According to a recent survey by AAA one in three motorists, or 64 million U.S. drivers, would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt.
Paragon Builds the Dealership of the Future with Google
Paragon Automotive, the largest Honda and Acura dealer in the nation, has experienced significant year-over-year growth in market share and profitability every year over the last 10 years. The dealership has continued to reinvent itself in an effort to pursue constant, never-ending improvement.
Looking to Drive More Fixed Ops Profits to Your Dealership? Focus on Your People Strategy
Your fixed ops department has the potential to be a major profit center for your dealership — and employees are your dealership’s main source of competitive advantage. By putting a great team in place, you can ensure your dealership secures more fixed ops business and remains successful in the event of a vehicle sales decline.
Walmart Expands CarSaver Program Nationwide
Certified dealers agree to provide fair, upfront pricing to Walmart’s customers and, in exchange, they receive exclusive leads and appointments that are only sent to their dealership. Dealers are reporting that these opportunities convert significantly higher than traditional leads.
The Chatbot Won’t Save Your Business
Chatbots: the latest buzzword in the automotive industry. Effective solution or hype?
As all this talk about chatbots comes to the forefront of our lives, we need to take a hard look at reality versus science fiction. Right now, the machine-learning industry is the driving force of the chatbot ecosystem, while the technology world works toward the world of real artificial intelligence (AI).
The Future of Vehicle Reconditioning
Jaws dropped as Don Flow, chairman and CEO of Flow Automotive Companies, addressed several hundred dealers and industry affiliates at Automotive News’ recent Retail Forum.
Looking to Improve Your F&I Department? Rethink Your People Strategy
To remain competitive in today’s retail automotive space, each step of the car-buying process must be a positive experience for customers. From salespeople to F&I employees, your team must prioritize customer satisfaction.
Auto/Mate Adds Credit Card Processing from Worldpay
Auto/Mate’s new Credit Card Processing feature requires a Worldpay Merchant Card Account and a card reader provided by Worldpay. The Worldpay Portal batches all transactions, further speeding up the reconciliation process.
Are You Making a Common CRM Process Mistake?
Every dealership is different, so every process should be different, but there are a couple of common mistakes we often see dealers make that are worth keeping in mind
as you develop your processes.
