SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
Hyundai offers way for technicians, shoppers to connect
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Hyundai Canada announced this week a new initiative that can help get consumers ready for summer travel as well as offer dealership service departments a chance to connect with potential customers and show off the Hyundai lineup. The new Hyundai ... [Read More]
Mobials launches dealership award, consumer certification programs
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
You might have the right vehicles in stock. And you might be offering the best deals. You might even be in the prime location. But these days, it isn’t enough unless consumers find your business trustworthy — and that starts ... [Read More]
The growing appeal of Canada’s in-house financing movement
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
Buy-here, pay-here. In-house financing. Whatever you want to call it, the uptake of this business model in the Canadian automotive market has been nowhere near as prolific as it has in its neighboring country to the south. But the adoption ... [Read More]
TRADER, vAuto announce plans for new subprime tool
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
TRADER Corp. recently announced it is renewing its partnership with U.S.-based solutions company, vAuto, extending their relationship for another five years in an effort to help dealers address their used-vehicle inventory management challenges. Through the agreement, TRADER will continue being ... [Read More]
PBS Systems Announces Xtime Partnership
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Dealers who use PBS Systems’ dealer management system software now have a new tool to reach customers in the service department. PBS Systems Inc. recently announced a partnership with Xtime, a customer retention solution for dealerships. Now, dealers using the ... [Read More]
OMVIC Revokes Toronto Dealer License, Fines Salesperson
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council announced this week it has revoked a Toronto dealer’s license and fined an associated salesperson. The dealership, 1716114 Ontario Ltd. operating as Your Car Auto Finance (YCAF) and its sole officer and director, Derek ... [Read More]
Depreciation Heats Up As Summer Nears
Sarah Rubenoff, Auto Remarketing Canada Editor
Wholesale prices are still way above pre-recession rates due to short supply, but seasonality may provide some relief for dealers this summer looking to stock up on inventory. Car and truck segments across the board took a depreciation hit in ... [Read More]
Dealer Copes with Used-Vehicle Supply Issues
Josh Hyatt, Staff Writer
Used-vehicle dealers in Canada are well aware of the ongoing supply issue. It’s certainly not impossible to stock your lots with used inventory, but the opportunities may require a bit of a change in strategy than have been typical in ... [Read More]
OMVIC Tackles Disclosure In Light of Massive Recalls
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
In light of the past two years of overwhelming vehicle recall numbers, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council has released a bulletin encouraging dealers to take heed of disclosure laws. The organization will also be holding a free webinar discussing ... [Read More]
Ford, Toyota Dominate 2015 Vincentric Fleet Awards
Auto Remarketing Canada Staff
Results from the fourth annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards were announced today, with Ford and Toyota coming out on top. Ford pulled ahead due to the strength of its trucks and vans, while Toyota notched wins across ... [Read More]
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