Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

 Stronger Emphasis on Used Vehicle Sales Powers F&I Products

 Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs, services, and dealer-owned warranty company programs, announced today results of a recent survey it commissioned to gauge how dealers leveraged F&I programs and opportunities in 2018.

Protective commissioned the survey toward the end of December, 2018, and nearly 160 dealers took the online survey. The…

When you think about buying an RV, you must also know that if you don’t have the required knowledge and information, you can be in great trouble. As those who sell RV don’t look for your best interests, they want you to have as little knowledge as possible.

Here are 7 things mentioned with the purpose to enlighten you and ensure that you enjoy…

Driving In Romania? Find the most ideal car rental services: Here is the ultimate guide for you

Renting car services is one of the trending options which are helping lots of travelers to get the best experience while they travel.  However, renting a car service might be the best solution that you can get if you planning to drive on your own in Romania. Also, it’s the ideal way to visit different sides of the cities and explore all you want as compared to depending on…

Albany, N.Y. – January 26, 2018 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today it has successfully completed all dealership management system (DMS) integrations with Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) dealer communications platform. The interfaces allow JLR franchise dealerships to expedite critical transaction processes to and from the manufacturer, while significantly reducing data errors.

"These integrations streamline OEM communications and will save JLR dealers…

service@home™ extends service department access to meet the demands of today’s busy customers

LONG BEACH, Calif.,-- January 24, 2019 -- -- myKaarma, software that helps dealerships communicate better with their customers at every stage of the service process, right from check-in through to payment, today announced the…

 ADOT and DPS collaborate to ensure technology is safe

PHOENIX– January 24, 2019 – Technology buffs have a new Arizona license plate option available to them with the introduction of electronic digital plates. 

For over a year, the Arizona Department of Transportation has tested this technology on a limited number of its fleet vehicles throughout the state to determine operational capabilities and endurance under multiple weather…

Attending the NADA this year? This podcast will discuss what you should be looking for, what to invest in, and some key hot topics that you'll encounter at the convention. Also check out Jeff's article on LinkedIn, which covers all seven items on your NADA checklist! Copyright 2019 Wm Jeff Cowan

Website: automotiveservicetraining.com

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 Equifax and Jabian Consulting listen to what auto dealers and lenders want for a successful customer journey

Dealers and lenders want more connected data and insights to power meaningful customer relationships both online and in the showroom

A new commissioned study conducted by Jabian Consulting on behalf of Equifax Inc. (NYSE:  EFX), a global information solutions company, confirms that dealers and lenders alike believe more…

Jeff covers some tips of what to look for at NADA, what you should be investing in, where you'll see profit, and essentially give you a checklist to prep for NADA 2019. Enjoy the show!

Click the link or snippet below for the full article!

How to Prep for NADA…

ValuEngine Now Includes Enhanced Vehicle Matching Technology

Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, announced today its ValuEngine batch processing tool now offers Enhanced Vehicle Matching, a more precise VIN-level valuation tool powered by machine learning and natural language processing.

Approximately 30% of VINs do not decode to a single trim…

Survey indicates that auto dealers are ready to embrace digital retailing, while highlighting “experience” disconnects: tools providing inaccurate and/or misleading quoted payment terms are key culprit say 87% of dealers

Foothill Ranch, CA – January 23, 2019 - A new report from eLEND Solutions asks the…

Employment and income solutions help reduce costly manual verifications and mitigate losses

Identity, employment and income verifications are an integral part of the overall transaction process with dealers and lenders, as well as loss mitigation. Equifax Inc. (NYSE:  EFX), a global information solutions company, will display at the NADA Show & Expo in San Francisco its Equifax Verification Services leveraging The Work Number® database…

Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

Cars are a necessary commodity to own irrespective of the country one belongs to. Cars are the private mode of transport for each individual.one belongs to. Cars are the private mode of transport for each individual. Driving a car is always an adrenaline rush for the car enthusiasts. Moreover, its commodity used to commute to the work. It plays an integral role in the method of doing business. Cars reduce the time to reach our destination.  

In Asian countries, Cars have a…

The concept of common currency is such a great idea. Except that for the most part, people want their own currencies. Dealership employees want their own pay plans. 180 currencies are used in 195 countries across the world. And even Bitcoin is trying to establish a different currency at some level.

The common currency for marketing metrics for…

Last week, we heard some incredible news!

Ali Reda broke the record for Most Cars Sold in a Calendar Month, surpassing the long-standing record of 173 cars. We skimmed the surface of Ali’s intentions for 2018 and we began, without warning, our newest Video Series “Quality of Life”.

Realizing, of course, that we have so much more to talk about on the topic, today’s video…

In a twist of irony, I’ve come to realize what consumers and dealerships have in common when it comes to vehicles recalls – assessing how important they are. Every day I work with dealerships throughout the nation, trying to get them to understand that recalls are not only about vehicle safety but also about an opportunity to engage consumers at their moment…

Driving a vehicle provides you with a sense of freedom and convenience. It allows you to get around without having to rely on anyone else or a public transportation system. For many people, it is a necessity in order to get to and from work, get the kids to school and their various events, and just make life a whole lot easier. With that said, driving a car is not without its risks. As the roads get more and more congested, it’s only normal to assume at some point or another that you will…

Not all damages to the windshield would require visiting the repair shop in emergency. You must assess the situation properly to address the problem in an efficient way. Sometimes, even a simple crack can end up getting larger due to the negligence, excessive dust & debris and extreme weather conditions. On the contrary, sometimes even larger cracks can wait without causing any further damage.…