DealerSocket rolled out a major upgrade to its mobile CRM technology for buy-here, pay-here and independent dealers. The latest software features a mobile driver’s license scanner, push alerts for website visits (when using a DealerSocket website) and support for attaching ... [Read More]

Two technology platforms buy-here, pay-here operators might already use now can communicate with each other. The Skywerks dealer management system is now integrated with the Selly Automotive customer relationship management platform, allowing the two systems to share information with a ... [Read More]

Commercial bankruptcy filings made another swift upward rise in April. The American Bankruptcy Institute reported that total U.S. commercial bankruptcy filings increased 32 percent year-over-year last month. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, commercial filings totaled 3,482 in April, ... [Read More]

With the discounted room block at the Wynn in Las Vegas set to expire on Sunday, Ken Shilson highlighted 10 reasons to attend the National Conference for BHPH hosted by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers. Shilson, NABD’s president ... [Read More]

J.D. Byrider broadened its network footprint of buy-here, pay-here dealerships in Arkansas by bringing aboard its third store in the state. The second dealership for franchisee Matt Enderlin is located at 3301 South Zero St. in Fort Smith, Ark. Enderlin also ... [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association bolsters its stable of advisors who can help buy-here, pay-here operators. On Tuesday, long-time auto industry veteran Mark Dubois joined NIADA’s recently expanded Dealer 20 Groups as its newest 20 group moderator. Dubois has more ... [Read More]

With one of the most important elements to a successful buy-here, pay-here transaction being a vehicle that remains operational, RepairPal recently broadened its offering with a financing opportunity for individuals who are unable to pay for their repairs with other ... [Read More]

Ken Shilson and Dustin Kerr spent weeks going over performance data from buy-here, pay-here dealerships nationwide along with portfolios from their related finance companies. Now the industry experts have finalized the new Benchmarks and Trends Report that will be shared ... [Read More]

Demonstrating what executives involved are calling leadership and commitment to independent dealers and buy-here, pay-here operators, Cox Automotive expanded its partnership with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association on Thursday through NIADA’s National Corporate Partner program. Seven Cox Automotive brands ... [Read More]

While showing some lift when only considering the March data on a sequential comparison, the pace at which bankruptcy filings are declining continued to slow during the first quarter, according to data shared by the American Bankruptcy Institute this week. ... [Read More]