Greg Goebel - Throughout periods of restructuring when people are being shifted, promoted or hired, I get questions about compensation plans for the SF manager and/or SF department. Generally, what I hear is, “How are we supposed to pay them?” or “What is the benchmark for compensation for a SF manager?” Unfortunately, the question isn’t quite that simple.
Jason Ezell - In a business where inventory is the backbone of sales, the car industry doesn’t lend itself very well to cutting costs. A lower inventory, while it might save money, might also cost you more in lost sales. So what’s the answer?
Thomas B. Hudson - Joseph Heller’s 1961 World War II novel, “Catch 22,” dealt with the rules that governed how many deadly missions B-25 pilots had to fly before they could go home. I’ll bet Mr. Heller never envisioned that the phrase would be used in connection with the sale of VSI insurance in an auto finance transaction.
Most customers postpone repairs and maintenance work. Industry Expert Hal Scott discusses why customers put off service work and explains how to overcome customer objections to get them in for needed service and maintenance.
David Keller - After reviewing many dealerships’ financial statements over the last six months, it seems the used vehicle department is the king of profits and volume. Most dealers, with new vehicle sales still depressed, are selling more used vehicles than ever. It is more important than ever to manage your vehicle inventories.