Jalopnik

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sometimes car dealerships can’t help but be sacks of s**t. Over the summer, a Florida man bought two used Volvos from a used car dealership, it wasn’t until after the deal went through that he found out both cars had been in accidents.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Whether working in new car dealerships or retail repair facilities, becoming proficient in sourcing and advising on EV parts will make you an invaluable asset in this growing sector. Potential employers for our graduates include new and pre-owned car dealerships, custom and specialty shops, and even collision repair facilities.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Typically when we hear stories about people breaking into car dealerships , their goal was to steal cars and take off with them. A strange break-in case in Kentucky is a situation we’ve never heard of before: A man broke into a dealership, and rather than steal any of the cars, he decided to try and sell one of them.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The skills of a professional auto detailer are sought-after by drivers, car dealerships, and auto shops. If you love taking a rusty old car and restoring it to its original glory, an auto detailing career is fulfilling and fun. Who Wants to Earn a Professional Auto Detailing Certificate?

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Woobound

APRIL 9, 2024

Discover the essential role of SEO for car dealerships in Texas and how it can drive targeted traffic, boost online visibility, and increase sales. The post Why Car Dealerships in Texas Need SEO Now More Than Ever appeared first on Woobound.

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Woobound

JULY 3, 2023

Car dealerships are increasingly recognizing the immense potential of video marketing to captivate their target audience and drive sales. In this article, we will delve into the world of video marketing in […] The post The Power of Video Marketing for Car Dealerships appeared first on Woobound.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. It has been estimated that the attack has hit 15,000 dealerships. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 5, 2023

New Car Dealerships Professions After Auto Mechanic Training New car dealerships are a popular choice for auto mechanics after auto mechanic training due to the constant influx of vehicles needing maintenance and repair. Working on large-scale machinery requires a specific skill set and knowledge base.

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autoevolution

MAY 11, 2024

This car has been on auction blocks more than anyone else. The same car dealership tried to sell it in 2021 and 2020. The same car dealership tried to sell it in 2021 and 2020. It has been just sitting there, waiting for an owner most of its life. continue reading. )

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Woobound

JULY 11, 2023

One of the most significant shifts we’re currently witnessing is the rise of voice search, powered by virtual assistants such as Siri, […] The post The Rise Of Voice Search Optimization for Car Dealerships appeared first on Woobound.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. It has been estimated that the attack has hit 15,000 dealerships. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This, however, can make your car buying journey more challenging. This guide will walk you through the process of finding the most reliable used car dealers in River City, ensuring you drive away with a great vehicle and peace of mind. They can help you snag the most popular and best-priced used cars your money could buy.

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CATI

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For anyone passionate about cars and interested in enhancing their appeal and value, auto detailing is an art form with the potential to increase a vehicles value significantly. Potential buyers often notice A cars exterior, and restoring it to a like-new condition can significantly impact its perceived value.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 17, 2024

Are you aiming for individual car owners, small garages, or larger auto body shops? Engage with local auto repair shops, insurance companies, and car dealerships. Landing clients as an independent auto body estimator can be challenging, yet it’s not impossible. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this path.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 22, 2024

So imagine our surprise when a Florida jury decided it actually wasn’t cool for a dealership to carjack a customer who had an issue setting up autopay… Read more. If there’s one thing Florida loves more than getting its ass kicked by the University of Georgia, it’s letting people do pretty much whatever they want with their guns.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It seems like everywhere you look, a car dealer is trying some shady behavior, and today’s story comes by way of Ohio’s NBC 4 and features Lux Auto Depot, a luxury car dealership in Ohio. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 9, 2024

A Connecticut car dealership is in big trouble after its employees decided to go on a joyride and crashed a customer’s nearly-$100,000 Camaro earlier this year. The dumbass totaled the 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1E Hendrick Edition that had just 989 miles on the clock. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How Dennis Dillon Auto Group Built a Winning Private-Party Buying Program Most car dealers think the best used vehicles are found at auctions. We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. They didnt just tweak their existing process; they completely reinvented how they acquire used cars.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 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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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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autoevolution

JANUARY 11, 2024

What’s a common side effect of buying and selling cars for a living? Leftovers – cars that end up in the inventory, but hardly – if ever – make it out of there. Fed up with them, the owner throws the whole stock (over twenty vehicles) on YouTube to convince car nuts to take. continue reading. )

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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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autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

A dealership hosting around $15 million worth of cars burned down on New Year's Eve in Germany. The most expensive of the cars destroyed in the fire was a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. A fire engulfed a car dealership in the Mittelbach district of Chemnitz, Germany.

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Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2024

A car dealership in Oklahoma is battling animal abuse accusations and receiving death threats after it featured a pair of elephants during a circus -themed community event in nearly 100-degree heat. It’s not a good look. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Hyundai announced Thursday that it will be the first brand to sell cars on Amazon starting in 2024. This somewhat dystopian announcement is intended to bring ease to the car buying process, and will allow purchasers the option to receive delivery of their new car directly to their home, or pick it up from their local… 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 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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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But after having her first child, she moved into the management side of things at a local car dealership where she held roles such as parts manager and service manager. And they’re more than just your customer.” You talk to these people every single day — they become more than just a customer,” she said. We’re not dealing with retail.

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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. While high-end cars may see reduced demand, affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles may become more popular.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 19, 2024

The fees really come out of the woodwork at car dealerships, it seems. Junk fees plague industries like hotels and airlines and end up costing consumers billions every year in add ons, “administrative fees” and other overpriced nonsense. While it was enough of a problem for the federal government to take notice ,… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Brian Ankney and Adam Alfia from Real Time Feedback discuss the importance of feedback over car dealership reviews. The discussion also touches on how dealerships can train staff to better handle feedback, ultimately turning negative experiences into opportunities to create lifelong customers.

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autoevolution

MARCH 31, 2024

The model set wheels in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, where it was sold by a luxury car dealership as. There is so much carbon fiber on this Koenigsegg that you don't know where to begin. And everything that you see shining on it is real gold. Yes, that's right! Real 24-carat gold. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. It has been estimated that the attack has hit 15,000 dealerships. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A Purdue University student thought he kicked his way to a two-year car lease for making three field goals in a contest held during the Boilermakers’ season opener in West Lafayette. However, the dealership sponsoring the giveaway later reneged on the deal because of a technical. The final kick – a 40-yarder – left… Read more.

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Woobound

JUNE 30, 2023

In today’s digital age, programmatic advertising has revolutionized the way businesses reach their target audiences, and car dealerships are no exception. With its highly targeted and efficient approach, programmatic advertising has become a game-changer for car dealers, maximizing their return on investment and driving sales.

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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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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Tom Castriota addressed the countrys franchised new-car dealers for the first time as the NADA chairman at the NADA Show 2025 , setting the tone for a year of advocacy and emphasizing the community impact of dealerships. And like all of you, at my familys dealership, we prioritize taking care of them.

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