Caribou analysts say most Americans know their monthly car payment but few know whether they are protected by a factory warranty, service contract or GAP. +
inride announced the launch of Trade Agent Acquire and the initiation of beta testing on new agents built to seek trades from F&I and service customers. +
A judge will determine how much a service contract provider owes a dealership for the unauthorized use of its name in a direct mail campaign. +
New payment technology gives TPAs, agents and dealers access to merchant processing, virtual card payments and ACH disbursements. +
A new Chaiz plugin allows vehicle owners to choose from a “carousel” of service contract options — including coverage and price — without leaving ChatGPT. +
Chaiz now offers a free way to determine whether a vehicle’s factory coverage is still active and compare service contract options from verified providers. +
A factory warranty is not a built-in excuse for failing to sell the service contract. Top trainer Gerry Gould of Product Prep breaks out the Sharpie to help new car buyers make smart, informed decisions.
Key benchmarks improved in the second quarter, but falling deal and product counts add further strain as dealers rely on F&I to offset front-end losses. +
Shine & Drive has partnered with LodeStar RE to add an industry-first contractual liability policy to its agent- and dealer-facing car wash program. +
Perfectly healthy products can quickly flatline when F&I managers refuse to sell them. Robert Steenbergh offers dealer principals a step-by-step pay plan audit to ensure your team is motivated and properly compensated. +
