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Interview with Derek DeBoer of TC Chevy

Pictured above: Derek DeBoer; Image by Cornelius Matteo TC Chevy, locally-owned and operated since 1985, is part of a small auto group in Southern Oregon. It’s a full-service dealership that offers a no-pressure, hassle-free shopping experience, sel
Dec 2, 2019

The Two Major Causes of Technology Outages at Dealerships

Erik Nachbahr shares the two major causes of outages that can disrupt a dealership’s operations and how to avoid them.
Nov 26, 2019

Three Tips for Maintaining Profit When Taking in Off-Brand Trades

By Majd Saboura, Senior Director of Offsite Solutions, Manheim Franchise dealers are taking in more off-brand trades than ever before — and that trend is likely to continue. In the past, a franchise dealer’s used vehicle mix would typically be ar
Nov 25, 2019

Who’s the Baby? Recalls and Infants

By Dan Beres, Managing Partner, Recall Masters When people think of recalls, at least in our industry, most think about vehicles. For many consumers, merely contemplating spending their time at a dealership waiting for recall-related repairs or not h
Nov 19, 2019

Why Being a Team Player is Vital to Success

Mike Trasatti shares how every person has a role in a business’s success but harmony is only achieved if everyone works together.
Nov 18, 2019

#WittsWiseWords: The Language of Losers

As Bill Wittenmyer says “Change your words and you’ll change the result.” Setting yourself up for success starts with eliminating words from your vocabulary that remove doubt that you will produce.
Nov 18, 2019

How to Effectively Respond to Leads

Lehel Reeves shares a tip about how dealerships should respond to leads received from a consumer that converts through a video.
Nov 11, 2019

2019: Another Strong Year for Buy/Sell Activity and Valuations

By Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director, Kerrigan Advisors. 2019 is another very active year in the auto retail buy/sell market, with transaction activity once again on track to exceed 200 transactions. Based on our transaction and consulting work across
Nov 5, 2019

Interview with Jane Millman of Riverhead Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Riverhead Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is a family-owned and operated business on Long Island, New York, started by Tony Strollo, Jr. in 1976. Two of his children, TJ Strollo and Jane Millman, joined the family business about 20 years ago. The dealership
Nov 1, 2019