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This North Dakota Dude Is a "Stone Cold Closer"

A young guy from North Dakota moves to Florida and goes to a big "everything under one roof" department store looking for a job. The Manager says, "Do you have any sales experience?"…

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Added by MANNY LUNA on June 16, 2014 at 5:00pm — No Comments

A Case for Change, Part I: Reasons for Embracing the Continuous Improvement Movement

Change is never easy, especially when you’re dealing with individuals who are entrenched in their beliefs. It sometimes feels like trying to make a U-turn in the middle of a narrow street without the maneuver of a three-point turn; stopping, backing up and then going in another direction, yet that is exactly what is needed in most cases. The consensus is that no one has had…

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Added by Kurtis Smith on June 16, 2014 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Necessary Adjustments Increases, Consistency In Change

Comments made such as ”dealers starting an adjustment” and “dealers being selective” along with “buyers being cautious” coming in with the Black Book survey personnel reports caught our attention and led to anticipation as to what the actual adjustments would be after a week of market analysis.

Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Beggs on the Used Car Market,…

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Added by Black Book on June 16, 2014 at 11:47am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Announces Integration of DMS with SMI, Improving Customer Retention in Dealership Service Departments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY, N.Y. – June 16th, 2014 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today the integration of its dealership management system (DMS) with SMI's DriveService and DriveSales solutions. For auto dealers using both solutions, the integration ensures that customer information updated in the DMS will be updated in SMI's customer…

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Added by Mike Esposito on June 16, 2014 at 11:27am — No Comments

Free GoPro HERO3+ when you buy/lease a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI!

Free GoPro HERO3+ When You Lease or Buy a 2015 VW Golf GTI in NJ!

It's not everyday that a manufacturer offers a Free GoPro with the purchase of a new car. Well, Volkswagen is doing just that this year! Three County VW…

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Added by Jonathan Morales on June 16, 2014 at 8:00am — No Comments

Putting to Rest the Concept of “Organic” Social Media

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Added by JD Rucker on June 16, 2014 at 4:42am — No Comments

Lithia Buys DCH

The Banks Report is making its analysis of the deal available today at: http://www.thebanksreport.com/quarterly-report.html.

it's the biggest deal since 2002 when Sonic bought the Massey Group, and is the second monster deal in the last couple of weeks -- David Wilson Automotive acquired Fletcher Jones' Las Vegas Toyota store for $75 million two weeks ago. 

Added by Cliff Banks on June 15, 2014 at 7:59am — 1 Comment

Zombie Apocalypse at Zeck Ford - Friday the 13th

Added by MANNY LUNA on June 14, 2014 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Roper Auto Group in Joplin MO-Happy 80th Birthday Hal

Just so you know we are not on this earth to walk alone. I can't tell you what to believe. I am not here to judge anyone. What I will say is the right friends in your life can change you and enhance your life.  One of my dear friends is turning 80 today. Hal D Roper has been many things to me over the past few years. I am always excited to spend time with wise people. If you have lived 80 years you are wise enough to have lived 80 years. You…

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Added by Tim Marvel on June 14, 2014 at 5:30am — No Comments

One Day Garage Cleaning NJ & RaceDeck Flooring Installation, Most Sought After Father's Day Gift of 2014!

Surprise Your Day for Father's Day with our One Day Garage Cleaning in New Jersey! 

Not sure what to get your Dad for Father's Day? Well, if he's a car or bike guy and has been dealing with a messy garage,…

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Added by Jonathan Morales on June 13, 2014 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Father's Day at the Cars & Croissants Event in Summit, NJ!

This Sunday, Cars & Croissants on Father's Day in Downtown Summit, New Jersey!

Looking for something to do with your Father this coming…

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Added by Jonathan Morales on June 13, 2014 at 12:17pm — No Comments

Certified Female Friendly Program Overview - AskPatty.com

Added by Jody DeVere on June 12, 2014 at 2:29pm — No Comments

Why Your Dealership's Team Should be Volunteering

“I’m just not sold on the whole volunteering thing” - Said no dealership, ever

I hope! In case you were wondering, community involvement is a no-brainer. The answer should be YES, do it. Companies today are becoming more involved in giving back because the outcome is always the same: win-win. Like in your schooling days, volunteering looks good on the company resume, it benefits others, and you just feel darn good doing…

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Added by Lisandra Ramos on June 12, 2014 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Where did your training budget go?

Today’s retail business model is to keep expenses lean while maximizing the revenue generating operations. Certain expenses have been eliminated while others have been reduced to a small percentage of gross.  One of the expenses that have seen a drastic decline is in the area of training. 

The training budget…

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Added by Joe Clementi on June 12, 2014 at 1:10pm — No Comments

How Social Media Can Help Sell More Cars

 

Savvy dealers are turning to low cost alternatives like Facebook and Twitter and other social media outlets as their alternative. Not only is it free, but it can help you interact with your future and existing customers in real-time. It's no secret that Dealers will do just about anything to gain new customers by any means necessary. Radio, Print and TV ads…

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Added by Jason Turner on June 12, 2014 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Importance of the Used Vehicle Value Folder

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Unquestionably, the Internet has changed used vehicle shopping habits and as a result, many dealers have altered their manner of presenting and pricing pre-owned cars and trucks. Today’s successful used vehicle merchant recognizes the changed market realities and adapts accordingly. In order to ensure that our vehicle makes it to the prospect’s “short list,” we must have an aggressive, competitive pricing policy – but we must also have a sales process that effectively…

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Added by Garry House on June 12, 2014 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

For Employees, Recognition Trumps Money

In case you weren’t aware, this week is Automotive Service Professionals week. Established in 2001 by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), this week celebrates all of the men and women who have chosen automotive repair as their profession. Automotive Service Professionals week offers a great opportunity to recognize your service department…

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Added by Richard Holland on June 12, 2014 at 8:29am — 2 Comments

2014 BMW M6 Coupe with 4.4L V8...Pure Performance

The TwinPower Turbo M6 Coupe for 2014!



It may have a price tag over $100k, but it's completely worth it and this TwinPower Turbo V8 Sports Car lives up to its M Series Class…

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Added by Jonathan Morales on June 11, 2014 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Not all conventions and Workshops are the same.

A while back JD Rudker said that a lot of workshops and conventions are the same. Our workshop does not fall under this category. 

We have three sales people making $20,000+ a month as some of our featured speakers. They will share with you different techniques and ideas that have helped them become the best in the business. 

We have a manager speaking that is famous for taking small town dealerships from 25 new and used a month to 146. This gentleman will share ideas on how to…

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Added by Fran Taylor on June 11, 2014 at 4:02pm — No Comments

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