Market conditions and affordability Understanding your consumers and their buying behavior is as important as keeping an eye on your vehicle tires. Tires have an enormous influence on the safety and performance of an automobile. Making sure you don't drive on a flat tire is key to vehicle performance and so is keeping a close
Dealership life is certainly not monotonous. Dealership personnel comes across new opportunities, challenges, and prospects to close the deals and meet sales goals. Assisting customers find the desired vehicle, providing them with the necessary information, or managing objections is a significant part of one's routine. In addition, dealership teams manage many low-key tasks essential to
The F&I (Finance and Insurance) department is often the last phase of the vehicle buying process. Strategic interaction between the F&I Manager and the customer plays a critical role in overall F&I profitability. Well managed interactions allow F&I managers to properly assess their customers' needs in relation to their driving behaviors to match them with
Why professional dealership training is critical for your success One of the core responsibilities of dealership leaders is to hire great people to ensure that their staff contributes to the store's profitability and success. There is no single formula to achieving that. However, professional dealership training plays a crucial role in attaining mutual growth and
Understanding the auto industry and trends in 2022-23 to increase dealership profitability Tracking the automotive market and key trends in 2022-23 could help you gain an edge over other players in the auto retail industry and influence your dealership profitability in a positive way. Before we dive deeper into the three key strategies to improve
The inventory shortage took center stage in the automotive industry in 2021. As the chip supplies are loosening up, the worst of empty-lot situation is likely behind us. However, the vehicle supply might not improve before the year's second half. The question is, how will the new year fare for the dealerships? Will there be
How to find the right dealer reinsurance provider and profit-sharing program that works for the Dealer’s best interest to generate wealth and financial security. One of the most valuable assets a Dealer has is often neglected and misunderstood. Running an effectively managed reinsurance program with the right provider generates security and wealth, while allowing
You have worked hard all year to navigate inventory limitations and manage consumer demand. With Christmas around the corner, most of us are preparing for the final days of December in the dealership. In a year different from any other, what should you expect from customers this year? How can Salespeople and Finance Managers
Tips for recruiting and retaining the right talent in your dealership, and manage labor shortage Hiring and retention in auto industry Economic data indicates that over the past month, job openings have been rising considerably. Hirings are also up, but the companies are not coming close to filling the number of vacant positions or
The road to dealership success is constructed with proper hiring practices, employee development, and retention. Dealership employee development and proper hiring is an investment that will deliver tremendous benefits. Without a doubt, you have given it a thought and strived to raise employee efficiency and retain them for longer. However, what if you had
