DECEMBER 16, 2016

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Friday, Dec. 16. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

Tick, tick, tick. How long does it take for a dealership to lose customers? Not long if you waste their time.

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s showing up in a lot of car commercials. Here are the Most Engaging Auto Ads ranking, powered for WardsAuto by iSpot.tv.

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Impacting 60% of sales.
Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book impact 60% of sales — and we can prove it. Through advanced data and analytics, we can show you that a relationship with these two powerful sites is a relationship you can bank on. For a free customized analysis, head to LetUsShowYou.com today.

For lovers of beautiful engines, here’s a photo gallery of Ward’s 10 best.

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Allan Samuels, a man whose name has long been associated with car dealerships in Texas, is back in the game.

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Did wholesale used-car prices hit the brakes or tap the pedal last month?

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

Something else: Check out our F&I Resource Center sponsored by Ally. You'll find great info to boost profits in a vital department.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions to Needmore, PA; you got it), 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...

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