Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this blog post, we examine the different functions within a car sales setting and highlight how each member contributes to the success of the collective. Car Sales Manager: Steering Dealership Success with Auto Sales Training The automotive sales manager is the main driving force of any sales team.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 4, 2025

These days, it seems like all the desirable, interesting cars are staying expensive instead of getting cheap so they can ruin the finances of normal people willing to roll the dice on maintenance and repairs. Those may be bad decisions, but we at least want the opportunity to make them, dammit. The BMW i8 , on the Read more.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Car Capital Technologies, Inc. The platform empowers dealerships with real-time, data-driven financing capabilities for customers across the credit spectrum, particularly those who may not qualify for traditional lending options. The post Car Capital Launches DEALS 2.0 has announced the nationwide launch of DEALS 2.0,

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Auto Service World

JUNE 18, 2024

Cars.com has released its second annual Affordability Report, highlighting a more accessible retail environment for car buyers. The 2024 report provides a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the current market, including consumer buying attitudes, financing trends and detailed vehicle comparisons.

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Solera

AUGUST 8, 2023

Independent car dealerships must remain competitive compared to other independent dealers in their area and large national chains with big budgets, a strong brand identity, and access to a nationwide inventory. Offer financing options: Just like a variety of cars, customers like a variety of financing options.

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Dent Mechanic Group

DECEMBER 23, 2024

If your car has been hit, you may be debating whether to repair the damage or purchase a new vehicle. However, repairing hail damage can offer significant benefits that outweigh the costs and challenges of buying a replacement car. Well even give you a free rental car, so youre never without transportation during the repair process.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 26, 2024

As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles. This article explores how car dealers are adapting to the growing presence of certified electric vehicles (EVs) in the used car market and what this means for consumers.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 5, 2024

As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles. This article explores how car dealers are adapting to the growing presence of certified electric vehicles (EVs) in the used car market and what this means for consumers.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Today’s customers are increasingly resistant to answering phone calls from businesses, especially car dealerships. Personalization and Customization: Texts can be tailored to a customer’s specific interests using data-driven insights, such as updates on a specific vehicle model or financing options.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 4, 2025

Over 90% of people who applied for financing through Sunbit technology were approved, and more than 75% decided to move forward with the financing offer. However, customers are increasingly cost-sensitive as in-car technology, parts and labor costs have increased. expanding its BNPL footprint in service and repair drives.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

For stakeholders in the automotive industry, particularly in the used car market, understanding how blockchain can reshape the sector is not just about keeping pace it’s about seizing opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and growth. Automate compliance: Regulatory compliance in finance is often complex and time-consuming.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 11, 2025

Picture Credit Unexpected car troubles can hit when you least expect them, often leaving you scrambling to cover towing bills. Why Towing Bills Catch Many Off Guard Car breakdowns often come out of nowhere. Why Towing Bills Catch Many Off Guard Car breakdowns often come out of nowhere.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Recovering lost wages is a critical component of car accident claims, particularly when injuries prevent individuals from returning to work. In Pennsylvania, 67,012 injuries resulted from car accidents in 2022 alone, highlighting the significant financial strain placed on victims in cities like Pittsburgh.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Anyone who’s ever sold cars for a living has had this experience: a customer walks into your showroom, they express great interest in a particular vehicle, then the deal falls apart practically before it even begins. As time went on and the number of immigrants, foreign students and Visa-holding workers (a group the U.S.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Now one aftermarket company is bringing back Car and Android Auto via a kit that you can purchase. GM caused an uproar last year when the automaker announced it was getting rid of the popular phone mirroring systems Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles, specifically its EVs. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 28, 2024

When that shopper is waffling over whether the timing is right to buy a used car, here’s a selling point a dealer can pass along to that indecisive consumer, courtesy of CARFAX. from May 2023, with cars off 7.2% from May 2023, with cars off 7.2% and pickup trucks falling 10.2%, according to the index.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 29, 2025

You never know what you have until its gone, and the proliferation of hood scoops on turbocharged cars is a perfect example of that. Looking back in time a decade or two, it was more common for turbocharged or supercharged road cars to have functional hood scoops , from station wagons to muscle cars to pickup trucks.

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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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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 31, 2025

Leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence models, CarJazz transforms the car-shopping experience by enabling consumers to engage with vehicles using natural, conversational language, both via text and speech. CarJazz AI is built on the premise that not all car buyers are the same and deserve a better car buying experience.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tesla, a company which once claimed its cars were appreciating assets , has indicated that it expects Cybertruck values to dip 30 percent over the first three years of ownership. According to the trucks recently opened lease program a three-year 30,000 mile lease on a standard Cybertruck AWD model would see a buyout Read more.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 7, 2024

With a growing population and busy roadways, Toledo sees a fair share of car accidents every year. If you find yourself in such a situation, contact our experienced Toledo car accident attorneys today. These accidents often occur quickly and without warning, creating additional challenges for those involved.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 9, 2025

Currently, the only vehicle Chrysler sells is the Pacifica. Its a pretty good minivan if you ignore the reliability issues, especially since you can get it as a plug-in hybrid, but thats it. The 300 is dead, and the Voyager doesnt count. No one knows what Chrysler is supposed to be anymore, and it felt like the Read more.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Industries like finance and healthcare have long understood the critical need to safeguard sensitive information, and they have established strict guidelines, laws and mandates to protect consumer data. The automotive industry must move beyond its current approach and adopt data privacy practices akin to those in finance and healthcare.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keep reading to learn why you should pursue your dream of a car sales career in 2024. With your knowledge of automotive financing, you can help buyers find affordable solutions that suit their unique needs. Selling Vehicles Can Be Rewarding An automotive sales career can be quite rewarding.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 29, 2024

Building a project car is a never-ending stream of exciting and frustrating moments. Even if you have all the budget you need, it's not a walk in the park, and it's even worse if you struggle with limited finances. Although I knew I had barely touched the drivetrain part of ( continue reading. )

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 30, 2025

Once auto dealers are able to stop viewing online credit apps, and other customer-facing website tools, as simply lead gen opportunities and start viewing them as an integral part of the sales process, the silos that exist in the sales and finance process will disappear, eliminating the customer friction they cause, continued MacInnis.

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Autoblog: Repairs

JULY 22, 2024

But a song without a sleek new car featuring “curated fragrances” like Violet Cashmere is just, well, a song. Pras Subramanian is a reporter for Yahoo Finance covering the auto industry. The answer: It made it to Ad Age’s “America’s hottest brands” list for 2024. Take that, Boomer. They also try to avoid repeat winners.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With so many dealership employees involved in customer communications over the phone — whether it be sales, service, finance, you name it — it can be hard to conceive of bringing these communication channels together. It’s what connects people to one another, and it’s an essential, often underappreciated, element in a business’ success.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 25, 2025

These days, most cars can be found at or below MSRP. That said, not every new car that you could possibly want is going to be a great deal. In fact, several new cars are still selling for more than MSRP. Inventory levels have mostly recovered, and dealers are generally willing to work with you. It certainly isnt Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

OTTOMOTO and MeasureOne announced a new partnership that will revolutionize the way car dealers and lenders verify and update auto insurance policy data in real-time during the car buying process. “By working with OTTOMOTO, we’re taking a significant step forward in automated operations for dealerships and lenders alike.”

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autoevolution

APRIL 24, 2024

Developed in the early 1950s to finance the B. Cunningham Company's motorsport endeavors and homologate an updated race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the C-3 became one of the finest grand tourers of its era. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 17, 2025

The future is bright, and Polestar will soon sell more cars. Polestar used the start of the new year as an opportunity to release a roadmap for its future, and all the typical buzzwords were included. Positive free cash flow. Securing new equity and debt funding. Strong product momentum. It wasnt a very Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Hertz bought a bunch of Tesla Model 3s for its rental fleet and quickly realized that Tesla depreciation would be extra bad at scale. In an aggressive effort to sell off its remaining Tesla inventory, the rental company is sending extra cheap buyout options to rental customers. If you like your rental , Hertz will sell Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

CARFAX acknowledged that its finding doesn’t mean winter isn’t risky for drivers as well as dealerships and finance companies. Experts noted that braking on wet leaves can make a car travel more than twice as far as braking on a dry road. Experts said 23% of drivers live in states where winter is worst for accidents.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 13, 2025

The used car market, for the most part, has shifted back in favor of the buyers instead of the sellers. With deals to be had on most of your typical cars and incredible savings on EVs, it also means that some dealers are pulling out all the stops to get you in the door even if the real price isnt what it appears Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 6, 2025

As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards , Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. The full conversation can be found below.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Jim Cramer, the CNBC finance host with such bad takes they sparked an Inverse Cramer movement , has a new message for retail investors: Tesla screwed up its robotaxi launch, and now isn’t the time to go putting your money into Elon Musk’s no-longer-a-car company. Given Cramer’s history, this can only mean that Tesla is… Read more.

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