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Big-Data in the Automotive Industry

Large-scale data sets, predictive analytics, massive figures and complex equations…

For some dealers, understanding marketing and utilizing big data can be complex and overwhelming.  Let’s face it: we are not statisticians, engineers or mathematicians. For the most part, we are sales people, accountants, service advisors and techs who have grown our way into management and or ownership somewhere along the way.  Big data can be scary and so is the “fear or the…

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Added by Chuck Scalies on July 27, 2015 at 8:48am — No Comments

The CPO Revolution is here!

Get ready for the CPO Revolution!  Ask us about the expansion of a new pre-owned certification programs to include not only your core vehicles on the franchised dealer's lot, but the other pre-owned makes and models on your lot as well.
 
2015 is the perfect time to evolve your used vehicles.
 
Call today to get a jump on your market and your…
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Added by Chuck Scalies on January 14, 2015 at 6:57am — 1 Comment

What should you measure in F&I

1. F&I Product Sales by Salesperson

In most dealerships, a clear division of duties exists between the salesperson and the F&I manager. However, a salesperson’s actions on the dealership lot, telephone and showroom floor play an essential role in the success of the dealership’s financing and protection product sales. How the salesperson manages the interaction between the customer and the F&I professional has a major impact on the ability to finance the purchase as well as…

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Added by Chuck Scalies on November 23, 2014 at 4:32am — No Comments

Unique Selling Proposition

What are you doing to showcase your dealership Unique Selling Proposition?

Many dealerships in the country have something they hang their hat on.  Something they feel separates them from the competition. These are known as unique selling propositions or USP's.   

Your dealership may offer:

·        Complimentary car…

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Added by Chuck Scalies on November 21, 2014 at 7:36am — No Comments

Still advertising like it's 1944?

1944: "Dumb Bombs" and the Saturation Method.

According to Wikipedia, in WWII, it took 108, B-17 bombers, and 648 bombs (retro named "dumb bombs") to guarantee a 96% chance of getting just two hits inside a 400 by 500 ft area. That's a huge area and still only 2 hits…

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Added by Chuck Scalies on July 2, 2014 at 2:55pm — No Comments

68% purchased Service Contract

In 2013 - Our clients sold 68% of their customers a Service Contract, on Non CPO used cars!

  • In all likelihood your present penetrations for those vehicle (NON CPO) is likely far less than than 68%
  • There is no other product in the marketplace that is as sell able and we cover cars less than 10 year old and less than 100K at POS.  That covers 95% of a new car franchises inventory.
  • The reason is new car coverage for used cars and…
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Added by Chuck Scalies on March 26, 2014 at 9:06am — No Comments

Introducing GLOBAL LENDING SERVICES Now in PA

SUPER F&I FRIENDLY - SUB PRIME $2000 VSC, $800 GAP

 

NOW ENROLLING DEALERS IN PA 

 

          Global Lending Services      www.glsllc.com

 

$100 million in committed capital, plus secure line of additional debt, to support anticipated growth. 

 

  • Approving 50-60% of all Applications…
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Added by Chuck Scalies on January 19, 2013 at 4:38am — No Comments

83%-86% VSC Sales on NON CPO used

The success we are having is creating a new benchmark for our clients and you too can attain these numbers as well.  Differentiate your dealership with a huge fixed ops gains as well.  A Rated insurer with national administration.   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Drive-Forever/254978127905733

Added by Chuck Scalies on June 4, 2012 at 8:05am — No Comments

THE DISCIPLINE OF GETTING THINGS DONE:

The issue of deficiencies and production is NOT auto dealer specific it is BUSINESS specific. The answer FOR MORE itself comes down to checking testing and then rechecking execution process of the personnel. A leaders goals or objective should be to get their people to WORK daily to attain the goals or objective of the business.

1. Does the business owner have clear goal(s)?

2. Do the employees/departments know clearly what that is?

3. Are they empowered to solve the…

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Added by Chuck Scalies on January 19, 2012 at 7:40am — 1 Comment

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