Entries by Lanie Dattilo

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Dealer vs. Third-Party Vehicle Service Contracts

When a customer is buying a new or used vehicle, they are usually offered a vehicle service contract as an extra option for protection. About 60% of consumers don’t buy a service contract when they purchase their vehicle. This could be for many reasons – the vehicle may be under factory warranty, or the consumer may not fully understand what a service contract entails and whether the cost is worth it. Read on to learn about the benefits of a vehicle service contract and who consumers looking for this coverage should purchase from.

November 2, 2023 by
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Dealership Branding as a Marketing Tool

Beyond the gleaming showroom floors and polished vehicle displays, branding is the unseen force that distinguishes one dealership from another. The success of a dealership doesn’t solely rely on vehicle sales, but also relies on the strength of a dealership’s brand. Read on to learn why dealership branding is important and how it can transform a dealership into a beacon of success within the automotive industry.

October 16, 2023 by
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Why an Acquisition can be Positive for your Dealership

Dealers today are being confronted with the reality of consolidation throughout the automotive industry. The dealerships themselves are often acquired by large dealer groups or even competition. Agency partners, administrators, and others are also impacted by consolidation – agencies buy agencies, administrators partner together, and other companies are joining to grow business. Many industry experts predict that consolidation will be an ongoing trend, so it’s important to think about the future and how best to plan for how your dealership can keep its identity if it joins another group.

August 15, 2023 by

Why Direct Mail is Still Effective in Today’s Digital Age

In today’s world, digital marketing ads dominate. Most of us can’t turn on our phone or desktop browser without seeing a myriad of notifications and ads for a product or service. Many businesses are under the impression that digital marketing is more effective due to the level of saturation we see every day on our devices. However, the exact opposite is true: direct mail is still the top performing marketing method.

April 19, 2023 by

Customer Loyalty: Building Lasting Connections in Automotive

Creating lasting connections with customers offers many benefits, such as repeat business, a robust brand reputation, and customer loyalty to your dealership. In an industry with many routes for a customers to purchase and maintain their vehicles, trust in your dealership is a must.

According to a Zippia study, 65% of an average company’s business comes from existing customers. The study also reveals businesses can increase profits by 25-95% by increasing customer retention by only 5%.

April 2, 2023 by