By Tyler Anderson Your dealership saw big technology changes in 2020. My team at Dealertrack DMS, backed by the power of Cox Automotive, shared the experience with our dealer partners as they navigated…
Your Shortcut to Faster Trade-In Titling
The typical trade-in process is full of time-consuming manual steps that can mean a long road ahead before you receive the title and turn the inventory. Dealertrack Accelerated Title® offers an expressway to faster…
Why the Employee Experience is the Most Important Onboarding Consideration
BY: CHELSEA VERSTEGEN This article is authored by our partners at Hireology, the automotive experts providing HR Solutions for Dealertrack DMS. Focusing on your employee experience during onboarding keeps employees engaged and sets them…
5 Ways to Help Your Team Adapt to Digital Processes
By: Chelsea Verstegen This article is authored by our partners at Hireology, the automotive experts providing HR Solutions for Dealertrack DMS. Implementing new technology happens frequently in dealerships — especially in 2020. Technology platforms…
5 Tips to Reduce Contracts in Transit
As dealerships seek ways to maximize efficiency and cash flow, many are taking a close look at their contracts in transit (CIT). Traditional paper contract packages spend an average of five days in transit…
Leadership Lessons: What We Learned in 2020
There’s a saying that goes, Hard times teach the most valuable lessons. In 2020, you barely had a minute to pause as you made quick pivots and rapid adjustments to meet the needs of…
10 Takeaways to Move Automotive Lending Forward
Recently, Isabelle Helms, Cox Automotive VP of Marketing Intelligence and Jonathan Smoke, Cox Automotive Chief Economist, presented an in-depth webinar for lenders outlining current economic and market movement, trends and KPIs, as well as…
“Must-Dos” for year-end as Dealers Eager to Finish 2020
By Susan Moll and Matt Hurst The end of 2020 is nearly upon us and many dealers are ready to put it to bed. I can hardly blame them as this year has…
Pair Talent with Technology to Maximize Staffing Strategy
Having trouble filling all the roles at your dealership? Then why are you ignoring the millions of applicants who want to work at your dealership? That might sound dramatic, but according to a report…
Now Hiring: Better, Brighter Talent For Your Business
Hiring the right people for the right roles makes all the difference. The business of selling and servicing cars is a people business, first. That’s because people impact profits. In an interview with Automotive…
Boost Your Dealership’s Game-Plan: Staffing & Process
When it comes to making smart strategy decisions for your dealership, there are two key areas of focus you can’t ignore: staffing and process. You’re likely investing in better technology. And, you’re building a…
Dealership Study Data: Three Opportunities
2020 has continued to teach our industry important lessons and has caused us to think and rethink just about everything. Navigating the changes the past seven months hasn’t been easy, and we’ve relied heavily…
