June 2016 Blog Posts (83)

New or Used Car - what Car to buy?

This is probably one of the first questions that stress most auto buyers when they have to purchase a car. A brand new car is always an exceptionally alluring alternative, yet monetarily it may not generally be a reasonable decision. The buyers who is new to the driving a car, need to be extra aware as damage and renovation for new cars certainly cost a great deal more to settle than for used cars. There are a lot of considerations that go into buying an auto and each angle should be…

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Added by News Metro Blog on June 19, 2016 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Getting the Most Out of Your Team

Leadership qualities are not as cut and dried as they used to be.

By Sally Whitesell for Fixed Ops Magazine

Many leaders feel that being professional in their position means being organized, focused and strong. They never let their personal life or emotions enter into relationships with their…

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Added by Sally Whitesell on June 18, 2016 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Winning Starts With WHY: The Critical Role of the "Why Factor" in the Auto Industry

Every business in existence knows what they do – or what product they offer and the associated features and benefits. Every dealership knows what they do best – which is obviously, sell cars. Successful dealerships equip their team with key players that know how to sell cars. But very few…

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Added by David Metter on June 17, 2016 at 4:49pm — 1 Comment

Should you be comparing yourself to competitors?

Comparing yourself to competitors in the same market...is it really such a good idea?

In this week’s Hard Facts, Samantha explains why it's not always ideal to compare your business to a competitor's, but how to do it properly in the right circumstances. Watch now!…

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 17, 2016 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Introductions That Grab Attention



As far as defining moments go, what’s the difference between meeting someone new, interesting, and exciting and getting someone to read our work? The answer is...not a thing!



A good personal introduction will establish interest, expectations, and a direction that the initial conversation can go. Likewise, a good written introduction will establish the direction…

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Added by Michael D. Hargrove on June 16, 2016 at 11:32pm — No Comments

Would You Like Fries With Your Car?

Are you a sales person or an order taker? 

Added by Kyle Disher on June 16, 2016 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Get to Know Today’s Empowered Consumers

Businesses today can no longer count on passive consumers; in fact, it’s a given that shoppers will enter your dealership empowered with more information and technology than ever before.  In order to build trust in your brand and win over savvy shoppers, it’s important to keep up with what’s important to them in the marketplace.  While it may not be possible to pinpoint everything that’s transformed shoppers from passive to empowered, it’s clear consumers entering your dealership…

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Added by Joseph Little on June 16, 2016 at 3:04pm — 1 Comment

Making Magic: Finding and Leveraging Your Word-of-Mouth Influencers

As consumers, we are influenced by everything we hear and see, everywhere we go, and in everything we do. Whether we realize it or not, no purchasing decision is made entirely on our own. Instead, however large or small the influences may appear, we are swayed by people, marketing, and opinions every day.

It might be a recommendation from a friend, an online review, or a Facebook post recommending a great new product that was recently purchased.  ­Whatever form it takes, all of these…

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Added by Joseph Little on June 15, 2016 at 5:08pm — No Comments

You Can’t Sing

You Can’t Sing

 

I used to be a fan of American Idol. I found it interesting in the way the season series started. People would stand in line for hours and hours just to get the chance to audition for the show.…

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Added by Rob Gehring on June 15, 2016 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Getting the Most Out of Your Team

By Sally Whitesell for Fixed Ops Magazine.

"It’s human nature to want to work with people we like and can relate to. As a matter of fact, we not only want to work with them but we want to work harder for them."…

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Added by Sally Whitesell on June 15, 2016 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Does Recall Non-Compliance Leave Your Dealership More Liable & At Risk?

There’s no question – the recall crisis is eroding the confidence consumers have in vehicle safety. Every day, we hear of more vehicles being recalled for various reasons. If nothing else were to get recalled, we’d be looking at an “estimated” completion date of around 2020. That’s assuming the parts to fix the recalls aren’t themselves recalled -- as was the case when TRW…

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Added by Chris Miller on June 15, 2016 at 9:58am — No Comments

The 5 Top Social Media Errors to Avoid

Social Media has become an important channel customers use to reach out to businesses. From tweets expressing their displeasure, to Facebook wall posts asking for additional information, increasingly, customers utilize these channels to engage and communicate with you.

 

Facebook realizes this and, as a result, has opened up new ways for customers to…

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Added by sara callahan on June 15, 2016 at 9:02am — No Comments

It's all in the detail...

Attention to detail can lead to fewer car accidents. In this week's Think Tank Tuesday, Paul explains how being dumped into an automated voicemail system can make it extremely difficult for customers to access your business.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 14, 2016 at 2:41pm — No Comments

MAJORITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DRIVERS WOULD PAY $10 - $20 PER TRIP TO DRIVE ON A NEW EXPRESSWAY & ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC

Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, recently conducted a survey in which drivers from Southern California were asked about their driving preferences, habits and largest annoyances. Most people polled (40%) said Long Beach to Los Angeles is the most difficult corridor to drive, with Anaheim to Los Angeles (25%) coming next.                                          …

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Added by John Sternal on June 14, 2016 at 1:44pm — No Comments

How Marketers Are Responding to Connectivity and Transformation in the Automotive Industry

How Marketers Are Responding to Connectivity and Transformation in the Automotive Industry

Connectivity and digitalization are the number one key trends disrupting the automotive business in 2016.  According to KPMG’s Global Executive Survey…

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Added by Larisa Bedgood on June 14, 2016 at 10:00am — No Comments

How to Stop Vendor Finger Pointing

One of the most common frustrations I hear from dealership employees is vendor finger pointing. Have you ever experienced anything like this?

 

Your inventory management software is not delivering updated information to the DMS.…

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Added by Erik Nachbahr, CISSP on June 14, 2016 at 9:36am — 6 Comments

Turning the “Perfect” Opportunity into Goodwill and Car Sales

While car dealerships aren’t necessarily held in high regards by consumers, there are many dealers out there that are pillars of their community. Big hearted philanthropists who understand the sense of community and the importance of being involved. A great example of this – and the impact it has had on the community – is the story of a dealership in Victorville, CA, featured…

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Added by Mike Gorun on June 14, 2016 at 8:29am — No Comments

DrivingSales Announces the Most Valuable Insight of 2016 at Presidents Club in Miami

 

"The Language of Closers: Communication that Wins," presented by CDK Global,

named 2016’s Most Valuable Insight at third annual DrivingSales Presidents Club

 

Salt Lake City, UT– June 13, 2016DrivingSales today announced that "The Language of Closers: Communication…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 13, 2016 at 11:12am — No Comments

Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26,000,000,000 cash ! Guess who is Next ?

Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26,000,000,000 cash ! Guess who is Next ?

Was this a good acquisition for Microsoft in your opinion ?…

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Added by DealerELITE on June 13, 2016 at 11:00am — 5 Comments

SIXTEEN CARS AND TRUCKS HIGHLIGHT AGGRESSIVE LEASE OFFERS ENTERING JUNE AND SUMMER

Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports sixteen lease offers currently under $199 per month, and thirty-six deals under $299 per month.  

The Ford Focus SE is the least expensive lease payment currently at $119 monthly, and the Toyota RAV4 LE FWD is the least expensive payment offered on a truck currently at $179 per month. 

Here are the top ten least expensive vehicle lease deals with the…

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Added by John Sternal on June 13, 2016 at 10:39am — No Comments

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