1m Read Blog Moving F&I Online Car buyer preferences are shifting toward more online research, and 83% of consumers today want to complete at least one automotive purchase activity online, according to the Cox Automotive 2017 Future of Digital Retail… Read More
2m Read Infographic A Dealership’s Digital Ecosystem: Insight into Technology of the Modern Franchise Dealer Did you know that the average car dealer needs 7 different technology solutions to run their dealership? The once simple and straightforward business of selling cars has transformed into a complex ecosystem of interconnected… Read More
3m Read Blog Fight Back Against Margin Compression Margin compression is taking a toll on the auto retail industry. Dealerships across the country are reporting slimming margins, with some even experiencing negative overall gross profits. And the problem isn’t going away anytime… Read More
1m Read Blog Success Story: Straub Automotive Superior customer experience is at the core of West Virginia dealer group Straub Automotive. In fact, the four-store group boasts high CSI scores, multiple Honda President’s Awards and two Nissan Awards of Excellence. So… Read More
3m Read Blog Why Using an Efficient DMS is so Important In a world of modern metrics, efficiency is everything. Finding advantages where they were previously lacking and implementing those advantages before they become the norm is standard in pro sports, business, and most definitely… Read More
1m Read Blog CBA Live: The Time for eContracting is Now Andy Mayers, Dealertrack Lender Solutions strategist, recently participated in a panel discussion at retail banking industry event CBA Live. The conversation focused on dealer motivations, eContracting, operational efficiencies and internal dealer issues. From the… Read More
3m Read Blog How to Maintain Bottom Line in a Slowing Industry The ups and downs of the auto industry are a rollercoaster of emotions, business flow, and balance sheets. From year to year, and even month to month, your financials can fluctuate depending on a… Read More
2m Read Blog Margin Compression Solution: Cut Holding Costs In auto retail, time is money. The faster you sell cars, the faster you bring in money and more inventory. Rinse, repeat, and reap the rewards of your efficiency. In today’s margin compression environment,… Read More
3m Read Blog Margin Compression Solutions: Process Improvements Overcoming Margin Compression with Digital Sales The age of margin compression is forcing auto dealers to think creatively about traditional car sales. Making a profit requires cutting costs and emphasizing other areas of your… Read More
1m Read eBooks 7 Solutions to Margin Compression Dealerships may be selling more new and used cars in recent years, but thanks to margin compression this perceived success may be more of an illusion than anything else. Read More