Ignite: Dealers face risk if privacy-notice practices are inconsistent
Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026, 11:36 AM
COMMENTARY: Explaining the difference between a consultation versus a sales pitch
Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026, 12:28 PM
August bankruptcies prompt experts to project more increases for rest of 2026 & into 2027
Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026, 11:58 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
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
Tips On When To Upgrade To A Better Employee
Don Jasensky, Automotive Personnel
A decision that every leader has to make is when to upgrade to a better employee. This is always a difficult decision because it means that an employee will likely be terminated or demoted. However, a leader has to see ... [Read More]
AutoTrader.com Unveils Details Of BHPH Center
Nick Zulovich, Editor
AutoTrader.com executive vice president and chief operating officer Alan Smith boiled down the site's primary objective as being the online catalyst to bring vehicle shoppers and dealers together. The company is sharpening that strategy to cater to the buy-here, pay-here ... [Read More]
Benchmarks Reveal A Challenging 2013
Nick Zulovich, Editor
The numbers point to just how rough the retail sales seas got for some buy-here, pay-here dealers in 2013. According to the BHPH Industry Benchmarks prepared by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here dealers in association with SGC Certified Public ... [Read More]
Bankruptcy filings drop again in April
BHPH Report Staff
The American Bankruptcy Institute determined total bankruptcy filings in the United States decreased 13 percent in April compared to the same month last year. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, bankruptcy filings totaled 87,954 in April, down from the ... [Read More]
Daughtry: Tax Season Has Ended So Now What?
Gene Daughtry, PLS Financial
What I have heard, from speaking with dealers in different parts of the country, the “now what” answer is as follows: Find some cars. I speak with dealers each month to see what’s happening and keep up with the business. ... [Read More]
Compliance Dialogue Highlights NABD Academy & National Conference Agendas
BHPH Report Staff
Compliance will be one of the major focuses as the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers host two national events in less than a week at one of Las Vegas’ most luxurious resorts. First, beginning on May 18, NABD will ... [Read More]
Craigslist Marketing Continues To Evolve
Jason Turner, LotVantage
Since the onset of the $5 charge on Craigslist, buy-here, pay-here dealerships have taken on a multitude of approaches regarding how they not only understand this marketplace, but also, more importantly, how they utilize this marketplace to attract customers to ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Adds Two Franchise Consultants
BHPH Report Staff
J.D. Byrider recently announced Brad White and Jeff McKay have been added as franchise consultants at the company’s headquarters. Executives highlighted both new additions will be responsible for supporting J.D. Byrider franchisees, advising for operational and financial improvement and building ... [Read More]
Byrd: Benefits Of Offering Debt Cancellation Coverage
Tim Byrd, Tim Byrd & Associates
There’s another one to add to the stack of lapsed insurance notifications. Another customer has decided that having insurance is not a priority. Some customers you can’t blame. The premium is higher than their car payment. You’ve hired a full-time ... [Read More]
Webb Sees 2014 Tax Season Refunds On Par With Year-Ago Level
Nick Zulovich, Editor
With much of tax season having been completed, Manheim chief economist Tom Webb gave his assessment of how the time so critical to buy-here, pay-here operators unfolded this year. One of the points Webb emphasized earlier this month during his ... [Read More]
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