Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday June 13. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:
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Automakers’ vehicle subscription plans could revolutionize the industry, according to WardsAuto Industry Voices’ contributor DoShik Wood.
“The used vehicle prices are dropping faster as we enter the summer lull with increasing no-sales in the auction lanes,” says Black Book’s Anil Goyal. For more of the company’s market insights, click here.
Manage compliance with confidence with the new 2018 Dealertrack Compliance Guide It’s the industry’s unrivaled reference on all things F&I Compliance, including: • New federal laws and regulations • How to avoid issues with the CFPB and FTC • Recommended practices for data safeguards and identity theft protection • Compliance management tips Order your copy today or register for immediate access to a digital copy now.
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In a WardsAuto webinar next week, industry veteran John Grace of Dealertrack covers the top five things to do to make a DMS (practically) painless. The event is Tuesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. To register click here.
Real-world advice for (practically) painless DMS transitions Nearly all dealership processes and customer interactions are wrapped into systems like CRM, DMS, and various fixed operation tools that manage everything from scheduling to invoicing. With this level of integration, improvements in dealership operations may require changes in technology. Join John Grace, VP of Operations, Dealertrack DMS, as he shares insights and experiences from dealers who have successfully navigated the transition from one DMS to another. Sign up now for this June 19, 2018 webinar.
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...