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Extend Your Vehicle Life with These Dos and Don’ts
Consumer, Parts and Service, Service DriveMost drivers want to keep their current vehicle fully functional and ready for the road for as long as possible. In 2025, the average age of vehicles on the road rose to 12.8 years. Routine maintenance tasks like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and regular inspections are proven ways to keep your vehicle in good shape, but these aren’t the only things…
Maintaining a Positive Dealership Reputation Online
Customer Loyalty, Dealership, Direct Mail, Marketing, SalesAs a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
Why Post-Sale VSC Marketing Needs Digital Enhancements
Dealership, MarketingAs a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
The Role of AI in Post-Sale Marketing for Dealerships
Dealership, MarketingAs a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
Why the Best VSC Sale Happens 36 Months After a Purchase
Dealership, Direct Mail, Marketing, Parts and Service, Sales, Service DriveAs a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
Does Digital F&I Stand a Chance?
Dealership, MarketingAs a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
Software-Defined Vehicles and the Case for Extended Protection
Dealership, Marketing, Sales, Service DriveAs a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
National Automotive Dealer Day 2026 is May 19th!
Dealership, MarketingNational Automotive Dealer Day, celebrated each year on May 19, is a moment to recognize the dedication, resilience, and impact of automotive dealers across the country. At APC, our team is proud to stand alongside the dealer community as a trusted partner.