We all know that digital contracting is the wave of the future and that its big-picture benefits include speeding up funding, increasing accuracy and compliance, and virtually eliminating re-contracting. But how about the everyday…
How eContracting Reduces Data Re-Entry
You’ve probably heard that going digital with your contract process helps increase accuracy and improve efficiency. So, how exactly does it do that? The key is integration between dealership systems. Technology + connection Research…
Stranger Danger: Why Identity Verification is Important for Compliance
In 2020 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 1.3 million reports of identity theft and more than 2.1 million reports of fraud – both substantial increases over previous years. Legislators and consumer…
3 Reasons Lenders Appreciate eContracting
Not sure your lenders are interested in eContracting? Cox Automotive research shows that the need and demand for eContracting efficiency is high for both dealers and lenders. In many cases, lenders are waiting for…
4 Ways eContracting is Easier Than You Think
When a dealership is planning to introduce new technology, the initial worry is often, “Will it be a hassle?” Here are four reasons that adopting and using eContracting can be easy and beneficial for…
Less Paperwork Equals More Customer Satisfaction
We live in a world where purchase transactions keep getting faster and more convenient. Consumers are accustomed to ordering coffee with an app and having it waiting when they arrive, getting next-day or even…
Best Practices for Remote Signing
Dealerships have made impressive strides in responding to the restrictions imposed by CDC guidelines and social distancing rules by adopting tools that allow them to work with customers remotely. One vital part of that…
Fresh Insights at the Cox Automotive Experience
The first ever Cox Automotive Experience kicked off this week and included the debut of six videos packed with actionable insights from our F&I and Registration and Title teams. We invite you to set…
Hands-Off Tools for No-Contact Deals
As cities are “reopening” around the country, we see buyers returning cautiously, with just 2% of consumers considering things to be “back to normal” according to the Cox Automotive COVID-19 Consumer Impact Study (June…
Staying Compliant While Working Remotely
Staying Compliant While Working Remotely The rapidly changing circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing dealerships to adapt quickly. In areas where shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have led to closed showrooms, some dealership personnel…
5 Compliance Tips for F&I Selling
As dealerships look for ways to counter shrinking profit margins, F&I product sales are one of the revenue sources they turn to. NADA Dealership Financial Profile reporting for year-end 2019 shows that F&I gross…
New in Compliance for 2020
The regulatory landscape changes every year, so staying compliant with all of the laws and regulations that apply to your dealership can be a challenge. But if you don’t stay on top of it,…
