
In these tough economic times, many dealers are looking for ways to cut expenses and protect cash flow. Some will feel the need to cut back on advertising, while others will recognize that advertising can be a lifeline in a down market.
Read More →In Inwood, N.Y., Dennis Cirillo is still trying to repair his Victory Toyota dealership’s reputation after it was linked to a fraud scheme, which was uncovered during a homicide investigation at a neighboring dealership.
Read More →Many financial institutions and creditors around the country have spent the last six or so months working diligently to implement their identity theft prevention programs as mandated by Congress and the Federal Trade Commission’s new Red Flags Rule.
Read More →I have the opportunity to work with several clients that provide sales and F&I training to dealers. On those occasions where I’m asked to help develop training content, I always include a section on why dealers need to avoid payment packing — the practice of loading up the monthly payment with charges for aftermarket products the customer has neither agreed to nor requested.
Read More →Here are 26 examples of red flags, which were gleaned from the Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.
Read More →Powersports dealers got a little reprieve after the Federal Trade Commission announced that it would extend the enforcement deadline for the new Red Flags Rule. Compliance expert breaks down the new rule and what dealers need to do to comply.
Read More →The credit crunch might have been on the minds of dealers at the PowerSports F&I Conference, but compliance and processes still ruled the show. Read what these dealers had to say about the industry and what dealers need to be doing.
Read More →I have the opportunity to work with several clients that provide sales and F&I training to dealers. On those occasions where I’m asked to help develop training content, I always include a section on payment packing.
Read More →OFAC checks might seem useless, but not complying could mean 10 to 30 years in prison. Find out why compliance is a good thing and how it can act as a first line of defense.
Read More →In an unexpected move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will delay its planned enforcement deadline of the Red Flags Rules to May 1, 2009.
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