JULY 14, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, July 14. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

Build-to-Order Gains Momentum at Long Last

The ordering process has been around for years without drawing much consumer interest, but it’s now seen as a plan B because of dealership inventory constraints.

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Sons Credit Their Father for Michigan Ford Dealership Success

Walter Douglas, 87, took ownership of Southfield-based Avis Ford in 1986, which he passed over to his sons Mark and Edmond in 2005, the Detroit Free Press reports. The dealership is No. 18 in sales among Black-owned dealerships in the country, according to Black Enterprise.

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Take Control of Your Reconditioning Process

With undefined timeframes and limited accountability, it’s no wonder dealers struggle to lower reconditioning costs. Bring clarity to the process with iRecon, vAuto’s reconditioning solution to help you create recon plans, monitor each vehicle’s progress and get inventory to the front line where it can be seen—and sold—faster. Click Here

Indiana Dealer Gives Away Free Cars, Hopes Recipients ‘Pay it Forward’

Indy Auto Man asks for nominations of people who will use the car for good, like Aletha Powell, who works with special needs children. “I’m going to pay it forward by giving my car to someone in need as well,” she tells Fox59 News.

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Jeep Rides to Top of Most-Seen Auto Ad Ranking

The No.1 ad for the week of June 28 focuses on the various landscapes of the U.S. – and how consumers can explore them while driving a “wildly civilized” Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Arizona Dealer Bridging Old, Modern Approach to Selling Cars

Auto House has locations in Scottsdale, Peoria and Tempe — which boasts a brand-new $7.5 million 100,000-square-foot showroom. It also sells luxury Karma electric vehicles at its Scottsdale location, reports the Arizona Business Gazette.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

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