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Navigating Past Extended Auto Warranty Phone Scams
"Hello, we are contacting you today because your car warranty is about to expire..." We've all received these annoying phone calls, and no matter how much we guard our privacy, the extended car warranty scammers seem to find our numbers and call. In our increasingly...
Revolutionize Your Auto Dealership: Sales Team Success Tips
Auto dealerships constantly face challenges in the ever-changing market. They must keep up with new technology and deliver exceptional customer service while trying to meet sales goals. Ultimately, an auto dealership's success hinges on its sales team's performance,...
The Top 5 Biggest Back Office Money Wasters
When it comes to running a business, cutting costs to maximize profits is always a top priority. However, one area that is often overlooked is the back office, where inefficiencies can lead to a significant waste of time and money. In this article, we will discuss the...
The Modern Back Office
The back office is the backbone of any business. It is the fuel that makes the engine of a company function. The back office of a company refers to the administrative and support functions necessary to run a business but are not directly related to sales or customer...
The Auto Dealership Printer Waste Problem
Auto dealerships are notorious for generating a lot of documentation, and the need for printing comes along with that. Unfortunately, the high volume of printing can often lead to waste and cost auto dealerships money. Many businesses may not even realize how much...
The Top 10 Best Selling Cars of All Time
Cars have been a staple of transportation for over a century. There have been thousands of auto manufacturers and car models that have found their way onto the lots of auto dealerships in the USA. Some sold great, like the Ford Model T, and others were flops, like...
Top Auto Dealership And Car Sales Movies
It seems like a good bet that if a car dealership is in a movie, the cast will be involved in some unscrupulous activities. Regardless, it’s still nice to see our industry on the big screen, no matter the misconceptions associated with the business. This list of films...
The Top 5 Auto Industry Trends for 2023
The last three years have experienced disruptions in the auto industry unlike anything seen since the production shutdowns of World War II. Prior to that, you would have to go to the turn of the century, when Henry Ford introduced the Model T and revolutionized car...
10 Biggest Complaints About Auto Dealerships
Last year, state, local, and federal agencies received countless consumer complaints. Topping the category for complaints was the category of auto sales and repairs, as per the Consumer Federation of America. The complaint categories included industries that are...
Top Factors That Motivate Car Buyers
Car sales are back on the rise. After a few years of decline, 2022 has seen an increase of over 6% in new car sales and an increase of over 3% since summer. And, for USA auto manufacturers, the news is optimistic, with GM reporting third-quarter sales up 24%. Part of...