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ArticlesOctober 21, 2020

Let’s Talk Politics: A 5-Step Survival Guide For Dealerships During The 2020 Election Season

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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ArticlesOctober 20, 2020

Data Privacy in Automotive: How the CCPA Will Impact the Industry 

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.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverOctober 20, 2020

But … the System is Down

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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ArticlesOctober 14, 2020

Who’s Zoomin’ Who?

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.

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F&I MattersSeptember 29, 2020

DO OVER!

I suggest those of us in the car business — and maybe others too — should occasionally shout “do-over” as though we were kids again.

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ACE SpaceSeptember 29, 2020

OFAC is Required, Not Recommended

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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ArticlesSeptember 16, 2020

Deterring Dealership Crime with Remote Video Surveillance

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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Articlesby Terry O'LoughlinSeptember 9, 2020

Down the Road: Selling Cars Remotely

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.

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F&I MattersSeptember 3, 2020

Social Security Verification

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.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverSeptember 3, 2020

Lessons From an I-Team Investigation

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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