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Uncovering Hidden Costs: How Car Finance Agreements Affect Consumers

Auto Service World

Car ownership has long been a symbol of independence and mobility, but the way people finance their vehicles has evolved significantly. With more consumers opting for car finance agreements to afford their dream cars, issues related to transparency and fair lending practices have become a growing concern.

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How pricing balance is coming back to used vehicles

Auto Service World

The used vehicle market in 2024 was a rollercoaster, influenced by a mix of factors, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Despite easing pressures in pricing and financing, the broader challenges facing the Canadian economy leave some uncertainty, DesRosiers reported. per cent from the same time last year.

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A Year Of Bookkeeping Gratitude: Client Wins In 2024

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Aside from keeping your finances neat and tidy, we also offer business consulting to help you boost revenue. Client Revenue Increases Many people think the sole purpose of hiring a bookkeeper is to keep financial documents and records on track. However, that’s just a sliver of what we do.

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COMMENTARY: How blockchain is set to transform the automotive industry

Auto Remarketing

Revolutionizing subprime auto finance For businesses involved in subprime auto financing, blockchain offers transformative potential: Improve credit scoring: Decentralized data can help create more accurate and dynamic credit profiles, enabling lenders to better assess risk and potentially increasing access to financing for underserved populations.

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Babcox Media Announces New Executive Appointments

Tomorrow's Technician

Babcox Media announces the promotion of Mike Maleski and Brandi Gangel to co-presidents, as well as the addition of Sam Littman as director of finance & operations. Additionally, we’re excited to welcome Sam Littman, whose fresh perspective and strategic consulting experience will support our ongoing evolution as we grow our business.”

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Reducing Costs and Increasing Profits in the Auto Service Industry

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Consult with an insurance professional to identify the best policies for your needs. Collaborating with Financial and Business Experts Working with accountants, local banks, and business professionals provides valuable insight into managing your finances and streamlining operations.

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Congrats, Stellantis! Not Even Your Dealers Trust You

Jalopnik

A new dealership sentiment survey from Kerrigan Advisors, a dealership consulting Read more. The Transatlantic automaker just posed a 15 percent overall U.S. sales drop in 2024 in comparison to 2023, and now it seems its dealers dont even trust the direction it is heading in.