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NewsMay 2, 2013

Illinois AG Sues Dealer for Deceptive Sales Tactics

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan files lawsuit against a Carterville auto dealer for deceptive sales tactics. The Illinois dealer allegedly promised repair guarantees on cars sold “as is” but didn’t follow through.

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NewsApril 30, 2013

[Video] Tip of the Week: Setting the Right Tone

If “In the event” is in your script, check out Gerry Gould's newest tip on why that wording may not be setting the right tone with your customers.

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NewsApril 24, 2013

121 Dealers File $50M-Plus Suit Against Carfax

Dealers filed a mass action lawsuit Tuesday against Carfax for monopolizing the market. They claim the quality of the firm’s vehicle history reports is lacking, but dealers also say the exclusive agreements the firm has with OEMs and merchandising sites has forced them to be paying customers.

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NewsApril 23, 2013

Philadelphia Dealer to Pay $24K Settlement for ‘Spot Deliveries’

DeSimone Auto Group is accused of charging higher finance rates than what customers initially agreed to once they took delivery of a vehicle.

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NewsApril 18, 2013

[Video] Tip of the Week: Building a Better Evidence Manual

Spurred by a question from one of his trainees, United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould offers a few thoughts on what should be in an evidence manual.

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NewsApril 18, 2013

Ind. Dealer Ordered to Pay $130K in Customer Reimbursements

Indiana law enforcement officials announced on Monday that a used-car dealership has agreed to send $34 refunds to customers it allegedly overcharged for document fees.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoApril 16, 2013

To Catch a Customer

Optimists at the NADA and the AFSA conferences believe the industry is primed to sell a million more vehicles this year than in 2012. But as one dealer rep said, it’s going to take a unified effort to make that prediction a reality.

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ArticlesApril 15, 2013

Relationships Gone Wrong

The magazine’s legal eagle delves into the dust-up between Union Bank and Car Mart. It’s a must-read for dealers considering bank assistance for an operating expense.

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NewsApril 9, 2013

N.Y. Dealership to Pay $25K for Deceptive Ads

An investigation by the New York state attorney general found that Rockland Nissan misled customers regarding lease terms and purchase agreements.

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NewsApril 2, 2013

<i>ADM</i> Names Dealers’ Choice Award Winners

Auto Dealer Monthly reveals the winners of its ninth annual Dealers' Choice Awards. This year's contest had 66 winners in 27 categories.

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