Don’t Let E-Contracting Fall Off Your Radar in 2008
The speed e-contracting can bring to F&I transactions is often overshadowed by the exact same thing it provides. The expense of implementation and the education required have slowed down the pace for converting to e-contracting for many in the industry.
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Should Auto Dealers Pin Their Hopes on the Tax Rebate?
Past and Current Trends Send a Mixed Message on Consumer Confidence
Although growth is predicted in the long term, anxiety overshadows the next few months. While consumer confidence could be on the upswing, tax rebates most likely won't be used for vehicle purchases.
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Analysts are Optimistic About the Second Half of 2008
A Review of Industry Forecasts Explores the Tie-In to Housing Market Woes
According to Automotive News, industry sales declined by 8.4 percent in the first five months of 2008 compared to that same period a year ago. In addition, the Detroit Free Press reported that nearly 60 percent of all new vehicles purchased in the United States last month were cars.
Although demand has greatly softened for trucks and SUVs, many remain optimistic about passenger cars, crossover vehicles and certified pre-owned vehicles. As we approach the halfway point of 2008, many industry forecasts are predicting that sales will start creeping up in the second half.
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Customize Your Product Offerings to Follow the Growth
With the growth in leases and passenger car, crossover and certified pre-owned sales, make sure your F&I product strategy includes targeted products.
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Guide to Handling Objections: Key Replacement
Safe-Guard Launches New Key Replacement Product
Today's high-tech keys could literally cost your customers hundreds of dollars to replace. Features such as electronic chips and remote controllers make keys much more costly to replace. Safe-Guard's newest product, SAFEKEY, not only protects consumers against the expense of stolen or lost keys, but offers them peace of mind in helping to eliminate the hassles of an already stressful situation. SAFEKEY 24-Hour Recovery & Security provides one of the most comprehensive key-related emergency assistance services on the market.
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