Motor Trader

JUNE 6, 2024

Evans Halshaw has opened a Peugeot showroom in Leeds, where George Ferebee is dealer principal, located at Unit 3, Gelderd Motor Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6EG. Services available include parts, service, collection and delivery, customer drop off, MOT, tyres and more. Disabled access and disabled parking is available.

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Drive.com

JULY 27, 2024

New-car buyers in Australia will be forced to argue the merits of warranty work with car giants – rather than the dealerships they purchased from – under the fixed-price dealership model. And it could make life harder for owners.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The brand also designed the ‘Kia Store’ to revolutionise the look and feel of dealerships. Two distinct zones separate the showroom, a ‘customer zone’ featuring comfy seating areas and a ‘display zone’ showcasing the latest Kia models. The Kia ‘Showcase’ interactive system offers customers an in-depth virtual tour of any Kia model.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 29, 2024

A s an editor who covers the auto industry, sometimes I have an experience with a dealership that reminds me what it’s like being a typical consumer. Dealership: “long story short, the vehicle is malfunctioning because your brakes are in very bad shape.” Me: “Ok. Me: “Ok, what is that total?” Dealership: “$2,265+tax.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There’s something happening at Direct Nissan in Mississauga now that Greg Carrasco has joined the dealership as managing partner. When Carrasco publicized his job switch, it created a flood of congratulatory comments on social media from industry people, customers, and people who listen to his weekly radio show. There aren’t any.

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Dealer World

JANUARY 9, 2024

Kerrigan previously represented Jim Price in the sale of its Hyundai and Kia dealerships in 2023. They were there for us every step of the way, through all three transactions; and, for the sale of this, our flagship dealership, they found in Malloy a buyer well-suited to the needs of the franchise and the community.

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Sales Retail Dealerships Principal 94

Autosoft

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Effortless Sales Management for Small Dealerships with Autosoft DMS February 12, 2025 Michael White 4 mins read Revolutionizing Sales for Small Dealerships With Autosoft Small auto dealerships dont often have the employee count to easily handle all aspects of managing an auto sales business.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 11, 2025

In the heart of Heyworth, Illinois, car dealerships are navigating a rapidly changing digital landscape. The shift towards online engagement presents both challenges and exciting opportunities for local dealerships to enhance brand visibility, attract more customers, and ultimately boost sales.

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Automotive Mastermind

JANUARY 26, 2023

Even as inventory levels begin to normalize , dealers should still expect to see higher interest rates and corresponding monthly payments, likely to continue curbing customer demand and impacting dealership loyalty for the foreseeable future. Customers who are loyal to an automotive brand are invaluable to dealers.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MAY 8, 2024

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has opened its 300 th Retail Evolution (RE) dealership with Luther Mazda in Kansas City, Missouri. “Throughout this journey, we have remained focused on elevating the in-dealership experience. . The post Mazda Opens 300th Open-Concept Dealership appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Autosoft

JANUARY 24, 2025

From Sales to Service: How Autosoft DMS Drives Success for Low-Volume Dealerships January 24, 2025 Debby Palmiter 4 mins read Streamlining Dealership Operations with Autosoft The right Dealer Management System software facilitates any automotive dealer but proves especially beneficial for low-volume dealerships.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the vibrant community of Bangor, Michigan, car dealerships are discovering the transformative potential of digital marketing. At Shawn Ryder Digital, we specialize in empowering dealerships in Bangor, Van Buren County, and throughout Michigan to thrive in this digital landscape.

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Motor Trader

JUNE 4, 2024

Our goal is to provide dealerships with the tools they need to streamline processes while maintaining regulatory standards and delivering good customer outcomes.” By aligning our offerings, we’re advancing industry standards and ensuring seamless experiences for our dealers and their customers.”

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Autoleadstar

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A recent survey report titled “ The 2025 State of AI Adoption in Car Dealerships ” reveals a substantial commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in dealership operations. The report also identifies data visibility and integration as significant challenges as dealerships strive to leverage AI effectively.

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Principal Dealerships ROI Technology 52

Autosoft

JANUARY 24, 2025

Streamlined Service Management for Franchise DealersThe Autosoft DMS Edge January 24, 2025 Debby Palmiter 5 mins read Revolutionizing Service Departments with Autosoft DMS Any low-volume car dealership needs to run all of its operations smoothly to ensure success. Learn why dealerships can’t get enough of Autosoft’s DMS.

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Management Principal Dealerships Technology 52

Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As one dealer principal told me while I was gathering facts and information for this article: “When we are going through a phase with margin compression like we are now — we look at EVERY expense to see, where we can reduce or cut costs.” Space utilization: Evaluate the dealership layout to ensure it maximizes efficiency.

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Retail Principal ROI Electronics 98

3 Brothers Autosale

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This not only makes your monthly payments more manageable but also ensures that a significant portion of your payment goes towards reducing the principal amount. Negotiating Power for Used Car Buyers Walking into a dealership with a good credit score is like having a secret weapon in your arsenal.

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AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

My grandfather became the first Portuguese male Chrysler dealer in the nation from a small dealership in Raynham, Massachusetts. My mom then became the seventh female Toyota dealer principal in the nation. Also, your customers and employees will always remember the fun times more than the bad times. Consistency.

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CarExpert

MAY 18, 2024

. “On the proviso that service work has been performed and the things that need to be changed at the required intervals are addressed, then the warranty is valid,” BMW Melbourne dealer principal Daniel Odman told CarExpert in relation to his brand. “From a guest’s perspective, it’s really seamless.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 10, 2024

The dynamics of auto dealership services are constantly evolving. As the landscape shifts, dealerships are increasingly facing challenges from independent aftermarket repair facilities that are becoming the preferred choice for many consumers when it comes to servicing their vehicles. They don’t make the customers feel special.”

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DealerTrack Insights

JANUARY 12, 2022

Top Tech Trends Leading to a More Efficient Dealership in 2022 The past two years have ushered in more technological advancements than dealers, like you, have probably seen since modern computers made their way into every business sector. But what if 2022’s tech trends focused on adapting to your dealership? Sound familiar?

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Dealerships Principal Technology Repairing 52

Automotive Mastermind

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As ongoing inventory shortages continue to limit the number of vehicles on dealerships lots, many are taking the opportunity to reassess how they achieve sustainable success. Regularly found to be a critical factor in dealership customer satisfaction, many dealers have looked to their service department to improve their approach.

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DealerTrack Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Building Rapport with Service Departments Improving the service experience and maximizing every RO is every dealership’s North Star. The Dealer Principals and Managers who participated in our panel shared real-life tips and strategies that delivered measurable results for both their bottom line and customer satisfaction.

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Principal Management Customer Dealerships 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For example, with consumers moving toward EVs as a substitute or an addition to their internal combustion engine vehicles, some dealerships are starting to stock chargers in their parts departments. We should have them and stock them and know how to counsel our customers on best uses and best practices.” You have to do your research.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 22, 2024

Some Honda Canada dealers say they are upset the company is cutting their profit margins to offset the manufacturing costs of entering into the electric vehicle market — a move they say could drain as much as $2 million in gross revenues from the bottom line of some of the major dealership groups and potentially lead to legal challenges.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 24, 2024

This is Fairfield Automotive Partners’ third California dealership. sales philosophy, and will embrace Third Set’s promise to provide dealership guests with “A Better Way” to experience automotive sales and service. “One Price. . “One Price. One Person.

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Principal Electronics Dealerships Automotive 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 30, 2024

I n the first quarter of any given year, we are often asked by Sales Managers, General Manager and Dealer Principals alike, “What should be the focus of our variable training this year?” Digital sales processes: Up to 50 per cent of customers will email a dealership prior to visiting the showroom.

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Principal Consulting Retail Dealerships 52

Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether you are a car buyer, seller, or even a dealership, understanding vehicle equity can be helpful in making informed decisions. This includes the principal amount borrowed, interest, and fees that need to be paid back to the lender. But have you ever wondered what determines the equity in a vehicle? What is Vehicle Equity?

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Down Payment Principal Finance Dealerships 52

AutoSuccessOnline

AUGUST 9, 2024

The most recent cyber event that affected thousands of dealerships across the country is just the latest example of how dealers, dealership senior leaders and principals must constantly think about the big picture and best practices.

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Principal Insurance Retail Dealerships 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

JUNE 3, 2024

We may have to tell a customer what type of fuel to put into the car, but for EV we have to explain about charging capacity, weather degradation and all of these new things that are not big deals at all, but for the average salesperson it’s a real shift in the way that they historically sold the products that we sell.”

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Terry Lancaster

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Definitive Guide to F & I How the choices your dealership makes in choosing, training, and rewarding your F & I department can boost your profits , improve your customer satisfaction , and skyrocket your customer retention. How to increase customer retention. Creating a culture where people want to stay.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 18, 2024

Better Car People’s mission is to equip automotive dealerships and OEMs with digital solutions that streamline operations and enhance the customer experience,” stated Aaron Kleinhandler , BCP’s CEO. “We PDS helps with automotive dealership training and advanced software solutions.

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Retail Principal Technology Finance 52

Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 18, 2025

Today, many dealerships are offering new cars from 2023 to 2024 at MSRP, attracting keen attention from prospective buyers. Below, we dive into the factors influencing this pricing approach, unraveling how it impacts both dealerships and consumers alike.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 1, 2024

By this definition, most dealerships do not have a SHOWROOM or DIGITAL sales process. Customers simply wanted our new and used vehicles, regardless of the customer experience and price. If you operate a dealership that sees the value of a defined, modern sales process, consider the following thoughts to ensure enforcement.

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Sales Principal Consulting Retail 52

Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

To stay safe, dealerships should embrace the FTC Safeguards Rule, which shields customer information from hackers. When buying leads, car dealerships must ensure compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations, such as safeguarding customer data and ensuring fair advertising practices.

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Dealerships Customer Principal Finance 52

Dealer World

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Since the firm’s founding, Kerrigan Advisors has sold over 225 dealerships. In 2023 alone, the firm is on track to sell 52 dealerships representing $2.6 The Jim Price Auto Group, a family-run dealership group, was founded in 1968 by Henry James "Jim" Price in Charlottesville.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MAY 14, 2024

The company began in 1986 with founder Ron MacGillivray, who opened a Chevrolet/Buick/GMC dealership in his name in Antigonish. In 2010, his sons David and Michael MacGillivray joined the business and began buying dealerships in Truro using the Century name of the previous owner. “We It was one thing when we just had the Subaru store.

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