Entries by Lanie Dattilo

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Easy Ways to Retain Vehicle Value

It’s said that vehicle value is lost when driving off the lot for the first time. No matter when a vehicle was purchased, there are ways to care for and maintain the vehicle to retain its value.  The key to maintaining vehicle value is to provide consistent care and attention to detail. This ensures that the vehicle continues to appeal to future buyers and provides the best possible return on investment.

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Online Vehicle Purchasing: Pros and Cons

The process of purchasing a vehicle was once to be a major event that involved a specific sales pattern. A customer would go to a dealership, test drive a few vehicles, and repeat until they found a dealership and vehicle they preferred. Today, all of that has been traded in for the ease and simplicity of online vehicle browsing and purchasing.

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Winter Vehicle Maintenance Tips

Since winter is here, it is important to take extra precautions to maintain your vehicle. Drivers don’t want to be stranded by a dead battery or an accident due to an unclear windshield. Fortunately, with simple preventive steps, drivers can be safer on the roads this winter. Keep reading to review vehicle maintenance tips to keep vehicles running throughout the cold season.

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Avoiding a Dealership Data Breach

In today’s interconnected world, where our lives are increasingly lived online, the threat of a data breach looms larger than ever. From online vehicle sales platforms to cloud-based service tools and software, the automotive industry is more reliant on technology today than ever before, and more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Using the F&I Department to Boost Service Drive Revenue

Although the Finance and Insurance (F&I) department is traditionally focused on vehicle sales, it also holds massive potential for increasing service drive revenue.  This is specifically beneficial for automotive dealerships that desire to diversify their income streams and build lasting customer loyalty. Aa strategic approach can turn the F&I department into a powerful tool that drives repeat service drive business for long-term dealership success.