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MAY 10, 2017

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Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, May 10. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Fewer subprime and long-term auto loans will slow auto sales in the short term but beyond that offer steadier returns, says an auto analyst who frets about consumer debt.

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This isn’t a sci-fi adventure but we take you now to the dealership of the future. It sounds like a cool place.

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Here is the latest dealer news from CBT Automotive, including reports on transparent appraisals, EV demand and add-on that boost the bottom line.

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How can dealerships ensure they get in front of the right customers? Social-media guru Gary Galloway has a few tips on that.

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Tesla scores a small legislative victory in Connecticut where a bipartisan group says it’s time to rethink franchise laws.

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“Our labor gross profit is up 24%. Our biggest challenge was having clients leave. About 20% were going somewhere else. With Advanced Service, they are coming back in. I would tell other customers they would be foolish not to try it.”
– Clay Caruthers, Service Manager, Land Rover Dallas

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

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Steve Finlay at [email protected] .

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.


Now for the legal stuff...