
The presidential election cycle will create unique concerns for dealerships dealing with employees who wish to discuss politics at work, especially given our country’s politically and socially charged environment.
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As car shoppers enter their personal information in web forms in search of the best offer, it’s important for dealers to have clear guidelines on data they collect.
Read More →Most dealers rely on one or more software providers to manage and document all their transactions and many businesses count on a robust disaster recovery plan in the event their IT infrastructure fails.
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Whether businesses interact in person or virtually, they must do so in a safe and secure manner to retain customer trust and comply with applicable law.
Read More →I suggest those of us in the car business — and maybe others too — should occasionally shout “do-over” as though we were kids again.
Read More →Checking OFAC is not a recommendation – it is required by federal statute. Not taking it seriously could result in major consequences for the dealer.
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Keeping your vehicle inventory safe from thieves, vandals, and other criminals is critical, but not all security strategies are equally successful.
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The coronavirus appears to be driving the automotive industry to selling vehicles remotely, a radical departure from the traditional dealer model. By identifying the issues that dealers need to contemplate, we find some solutions to the new direction we’re heading.
Read More →The social security number is the most critical component for finance and lease deals and we often need to make a copy of a document for our deal jacket. Be sure to know which version you should see, and double-check the security measures.
Read More →A dealership was recently discovered to have a prevalent policy and practice of inflating consumers’ incomes to obtain finance source approvals. Reading between the lines of the story, there are a variety of lessons to be learned.
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