Jalopnik

JUNE 21, 2024

Good morning! It’s Friday, June 21, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The world of car dealerships is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry that operates in tandem with economic cycles. In a down market, car dealerships face unique challenges that test their adaptability and resilience. This is where pre-owned vehicles come into play.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Deals held up in the finance department can be resolved promptly by experienced title clerks. Outsourcing allows car dealerships to streamline operations and their employees to focus on what they do best — sales and customer service. In today’s competitive automotive market, efficiency must be a priority.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But to understand why, we need to examine how car dealerships typically work and why Dennis Dillons approach was so different. From left: VETTXs Conner Windust, Dennis Dillions Bryan Bough and VETTXs Corey Abel The Auction Conundrum: A Familiar Tale Lets face it: auctions have been the go-to for many dealerships, but at what cost?

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 19, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore these gaps and discuss why they are crucial to the success of car dealerships in the digital age. The Digital Transformation of Car Dealerships The digital transformation of car dealerships has been nothing short of revolutionary.

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Jalopnik

JULY 18, 2024

Honest Abe Auto Sales – a string of four car dealerships in the Indianapolis area – is being forced to pay back nearly half a million dollars to customers it, well, lied to. The dealers , which are operated by Sycamore Companies, were accused of bait-and-switch sales tactics , false advertised prices and preying on… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission may be excluding car dealerships from its plans to ban junk fees if provisions in a reportedly controversial set of proposed rules targeting dealerships are finalized.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 21, 2024

Among the myriad of industries, car dealerships stand out for their keen adoption of innovative financial practices to sustain profitability. The Cost-Saving Potential For car dealerships, where transactions are typically high-value, the cost savings from adopting these strategies can be substantial.

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The Mechanic Doctor

MAY 25, 2024

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Are you in the marketplace for new wheels but navigating the labyrinth of financing options? Enter Buy Here Pay Here dealerships , the underdog heroes of automotive international. The quest can be daunting when you need a unique finance department at a dealership.

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Jalopnik

JULY 8, 2024

It seems like there’s almost never a time when a car dealership doesn’t do something wrong. From selling a car that a customer brought in for repair to taking a customer’s money and then making them go through hell to get it back, even simply doing what they’re in business to do can turn into fraud.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Every so often, the sweet kiss of justice comes to kiss scheming dealerships on the cheek. It doesn’t happen as often as it should, but it has happened to the former owner of a high-end car dealership in Southern California, the Daily Bulletin reports.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 23, 2024

Car dealers are terrified of direct sales. I mean, how else are they going to charge for crap you don’t need and try to force you into financing their bonuses plus the price of the car for 84 months? They see protecting the franchise sales model as paramount.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A car dealership in the land down under has taken a page out of the American dealership playbook by charging customers transaction fees on cash. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Folks all over the state are preparing to get absolutely slammed by the Category 4 storm , and that includes car dealerships. Hurricane Milton is bearing down on the Gulf Coast of Florida. There’s a lot of prep work that needs to be done before a major storm hits them. Now, we’re getting a closer look at just what goes… Read more.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Here are some promising starting points: Car Dealership Networks These companies are engaged in large-scale operations and often represent multiple car brands or specialize in a wide range of used vehicles. Where to Start Your Search Now that you know what to look for, the next step is knowing where to begin your journey.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For car dealerships, this translates to websites that mirror the positive online shopping experience customers have elsewhere. A dealership’s website is the battleground for converting digital window shoppers into potential buyers. To succeed, traditional relationships must be supplemented with strong digital engagement.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 15, 2024

A woman in Knoxville, Tennessee had to turn to a local news station’s “Help Me” consumer affairs guy after a used car dealership sold her Ford Taurus out from under her after she brought it in for repairs. If that wasn’t bad enough, months later, the car was still registered in her name.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Of its tire sales, 90% is retail, with the remaining 10% wholesale to area car dealerships. Wholesale Tire offers its customers financing, Wi-Fi, and secure overnight key drop. Michael was a big advocate for adopting the dealerships current point-of-sale system , which helps the shop track and serve customers even better.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Of its tire sales, 90% is retail, with the remaining 10% wholesale to area car dealerships. Wholesale Tire offers its customers financing, Wi-Fi, and secure overnight key drop. Michael was a big advocate for adopting the dealerships current point-of-sale system , which helps the shop track and serve customers even better.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Car buyers’ trust in dealers is a key indicator of how transparent they perceive the car-buying process — even with access to digital tools to complete key elements of their purchase. Using online soft credit pulls and pre-qualification, car buyers can enter a dealership with a sense of their pricing options.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

So in this article, we will explore how AI tools can help used-car dealers stay ahead of the trends with advanced sales data analyses, in addition to investigating real-world examples of AI as it has been applied to provide dynamic, more effective prices. But how does this benefit marketers in the auto industry?

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 23, 2024

For car dealerships, this translates to websites that mirror the positive online shopping experience customers have elsewhere. A dealership’s website is the battleground for converting digital window shoppers into potential buyers. To succeed, traditional relationships must be supplemented with strong digital engagement.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 22, 2025

Slick and visual new-model-year brochures were a car dealerships best point-of-sale desire-builders for many years. Today, this pattern is packaged into digital vehicle portfolios (DVP), the visual, enticing and descriptive Wish Books grown-ups now use to shop and buy used cars from your dealership.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 9, 2024

While supply constraints have been a major focus, it’s also important to consider how demand dynamics are influencing the used car market and complicating dealerships’ ability to source inventory effectively. Emphasis on Buying Rather Than Selling In the automotive world, car dealerships and selling are often synonymous.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 23, 2024

A sucker walks into a new car dealership every minute. Dealership showroom floors are practically delivery rooms for freshly-born suckers. There are shiny new cars on the floor, and rapacious young sales professionals just waiting to lure you into something you can’t afford , don’t need, or otherwise shouldn’t own.…

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AutoSuccess

JULY 30, 2024

Let’s break down key considerations for selecting the best chat tool for your car dealership. The problem with automated responses is the lack of empathy or comprehension for the many intricacies involved in car deals, especially for questions related to trade-ins, financing and leasing.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Independent car dealerships had to navigate a number of trends in 2024, from supply constraints to consumers reacting to new economic pressures. No matter what curveballs are around the corner, there are key strategies used-car dealers should consider to consistently boost profitability.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 8, 2024

An employee who makes a mistake as simple as leaving a deal jacket on a table in the lounge or someone’s desk can potentially expose a customer’s sensitive and personal information and put a car dealership at risk for hefty fines. To ensure compliance with the FTC Safeguards Rule, car dealers have several options: 1.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 4, 2024

So, what is the best tech to invest in to revitalize your dealership? Embracing Change In the past, car dealerships were often characterized by a high-energy sales environment dominated by face-to-face interactions. Before I answer that, let’s first discuss where there is room for improvement within the current system.

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Jalopnik

JULY 12, 2024

New vehicle dealer inventory once again climbed in June, with 2.96 million vehicles just sitting on lots. That works out to about a 76-day supply, and it’s up from 2.89 million vehicles a month earlier. It’s also a million more vehicles than where it was at the same time last year – 1.95 Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As it turns out, car dealers seem to know even less than buyers do when it comes to electric vehicles , and they don’t really seem too keen on learning about them. The Washington Post spoke with a number of customers who said dealers tried to redirect them to gas cars or gave them unclear or downright incorrect answers … Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall in the U.S. on September 26 near Perry, Florida, with winds blowing at Category 4 strength, killing at least 128 so far. Many of the stories we see focus on much of the devastation in North Carolina where people living in towns and cities several hours inland from the coast are still… Read more.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 7, 2024

A Honda dealership in Bowie, Maryland is facing civil charges after it allegedly engaged in “unfair or deceptive trade practices at nearly every stage” of new vehicle sales , according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission has announced new regulations, called the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule , that are meant to stop car dealers from screwing customers with hidden fees and other bait-and-switch pricing tactics. Oh, happy days! Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 3, 2024

Selling cars is often a soul-crushing grind. So it’s understandable that dealership employees might feel pressure to cut corners. As one New England dealership recently found out, though, if you get caught straight-up scamming , there can be some pretty nasty consequences. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The pre-owned car market is still in a weird place. Some segments like electric vehicles have some hefty savings , but most pre-owned cars are still selling for inflated prices. If you happen to come across a used car that seems too good to be true, make sure the dealer can answer these questions. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Dealers are scummy. While not all dealers do business the bad way, it’s a the business that seems to attract shady operators. Commission leads to greed, leads to carelessness, leads to ruthlessness, leads to a constant need to look for that next hit/sale. Read more.

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